Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP • Dallas, TX

2d • $85,200 - $110,700 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Dallas, Texas office to work with the Property and Buildings Team. The role provides technical assistance and guidance on due diligence, design, development, construction, testing, and inspection of mechanical systems for public- and private-sector infrastructure, building, and construction projects. Work may involve research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems and equipment. The engineer produces accurate documentation and helps ensure work meets industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

The position involves collecting and analyzing project and site data; conducting engineering research, inspections, and studies; supporting design development and load calculations; and providing technical assistance on mechanical systems and construction matters. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, prepares reports and technical materials, supports quality control and project scoping, and contributes to safety planning and risk mitigation. The role may require occasional travel and schedules extending beyond a typical workweek to meet project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Three to five years of relevant post-education engineering experience, including prior mechanical design experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project work.
• Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical-system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software such as AutoCAD or CAM.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including applying technical knowledge to testing results, data collation, load calculations, and statistical analysis to identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
• Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to follow WSP health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Essential professional licensure or certification.
• Prior design experience in healthcare.
• Experience with Revit.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from worksites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, reports, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform mechanical engineering work and research or inspect proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems for compliance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Contribute to advanced technology, modeling, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies for proper system installation and function.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance concerning automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems and specifications.
• Work independently or with multidisciplinary teams to execute project work, lay out equipment installations, calculate material, equipment, and labor costs and quantities, and ensure work conforms to specifications, permits, schematics, compliance documentation, and technical analyses.
• Prepare data visualizations and project materials, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations.
• Maintain quality-control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, calculations, statistical analyses, and reporting.
• Assist with developing and scoping small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations explaining research and findings and addressing design or construction issues.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to investigate design and construction issues or plan for future needs.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting field-investigation data and developing action plans for low- to mid-level risk mitigation.
• Assist with preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on building and infrastructure projects funded by federal, state, regional, and local authorities.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions concerning company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level