Experienced Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer for its Orlando, Florida office, working with the Property and Buildings Team. The role provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, design, development, construction, testing, and inspection of mechanical systems on public- and private-sector infrastructure, building, and construction projects. Work may involve researching, designing, planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and integrating automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems and equipment. The engineer prepares concise reports and documentation and ensures work meets industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. The position involves collecting and analyzing site and design information; conducting engineering research, inspections, studies, and surveys; supporting system design and installation; and producing technical analyses and project documentation. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and public authorities, contributes to project development and risk mitigation, and supports quality control and site health and safety planning. Schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek to meet project requirements, and occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
3 to 5 years of relevant post-education engineering experience and 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 their requirements.
Knowledge of relevant mechanical systems 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, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Moderate proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematical principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software, such as AutoCAD or CAM.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to testing results, data collation, load calculations, and statistical analysis, and to identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering.
Essential professional licensure or certification.
Prior design experience in the Healthcare and/or Science & Technology sector.
Experience with Revit.
Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze information from worksites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, reports, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
Perform mechanical engineering work, research, and inspections of site conditions, equipment, buildings, infrastructure, and mechanical systems to assess compliance with applicable rules, standards, permits, and requirements.
Support technology integration, modeling, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies for proper equipment and system installation and operation.
Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems and specifications.
Work independently or with cross-functional teams to execute projects, lay out equipment installations, estimate costs and quantities, and ensure work conforms to specifications, permits, schematics, compliance documentation, and applicable analysis.
Prepare data visualizations and technical materials, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, 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 problems and plan for future needs.
Assist with analysis and interpretation of field investigation data and contribute to action plans for low- to mid-level risk mitigation.
Assist in 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 comply with WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.