Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP•Dallas, TX

1d•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 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, equipment, and processes. The engineer prepares accurate, concise documentation and reports and ensures work meets applicable industry standards for quality, safety, and functionality. The position involves collecting and analyzing site and project information; conducting engineering research and inspections; contributing to design development, load calculations, modeling, and operating strategies; and helping ensure systems are installed and function according to specifications. The engineer works independently and with multidisciplinary teams, supports project planning and delivery, prepares technical documentation and visualizations, and contributes to quality control, project scoping, risk mitigation, and health and safety planning. The role may require schedules beyond a typical workweek and occasional project-related travel.

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 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 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, handle multiple tasks, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Moderate proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software and technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software such as AutoCAD or CAM.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to draw conclusions from testing, data, load calculations, and statistical analysis and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional project-related travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze site, survey, blueprint, schematic, drawing, and other project data for development, design, and construction.
Perform mechanical engineering work, research, and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, buildings, infrastructure, and mechanical systems for conformance with applicable requirements and permits.
Contribute to technology integration, modeling, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies for proper equipment installation and operation.
Provide technical assistance regarding automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems and specifications.
Collaborate individually and as part of cross-functional teams to execute projects, lay out equipment installations, estimate costs and material, equipment, and labor quantities, and verify conformance with specifications, permits, and compliance requirements.
Prepare data visualizations and project materials, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
Contribute to technical reports and presentations explaining research and findings related to design or construction issues.
Conduct engineering studies and surveys to investigate design and construction problems and plan for future needs.
Assist in analyzing and interpreting field investigation data and developing action plans for low- to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
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 regarding company funds and resources and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
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