Lead Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP•Orlando, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for their Orlando office. The role involves working closely with architects and owners on large, complex projects, with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. This position actively participates in the full project cycle, from design phase through final construction close-out, specifically on complex sector work such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing projects. The Lead Mechanical Engineer provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, and inspecting of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include research, design, concept development, planning, review of installation, integration of automatic temperature control sequences into design, air distribution, hydronic and plumbing systems. The role also involves substantiating reports, documentation, and decisions regarding installation, materials, construction, and operation specifications, ensuring that responsibilities meet or exceed acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
7-10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience
Project experience with buildings from the design phase through the final construction close-out
Experience with the design of HVAC systems and automatic temperature controls for a broad range of commercial systems
Excellent communication and engineering skills (conceptual and inter-disciplinary) with the ability to work with clients to determine/study different system types
Hands-on knowledge and experience with Revit and AutoCAD
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
P.E. license required
Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex sector space such as healthcare and/or labs
Experience with AHCA

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the mechanical design on multiple projects
Interface with, and be a point of contact, for clients, attend client meetings, and represent the team at project meetings
Actively participate in the full project cycle from the design phase through the final construction close-out
Provide technical expertise for mechanical systems including air distribution and hydronic systems, automatic temperature controls system design, and cooling/heating load calculations
Construction administration, project management, and quality control review of project designs and documentation
Prepare technical reports and specifications
Prepare project budgets and monitor compliance with time/schedule deadlines
Plan and obtain additional work authorizations as required for scope changes
Accountability for the profitability of the projects managed
Scheduling and selecting major equipment
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs