Experienced Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP•Orlando, FL

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer for its Orlando, Florida office to join 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 include research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems and equipment. The engineer prepares accurate documentation and reports on installation, construction, and operating specifications and helps ensure that work meets industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Projects may involve building and infrastructure planning, rehabilitation, and new design, as well as coordination with engineering, planning, scientific, and regulatory stakeholders. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education engineering experience, prior mechanical design experience, and Engineer in Training certification. Occasional travel may be required, and schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek to meet project-specific needs.

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 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 relevant 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 with 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, interpret testing and data, perform 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 and alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workweek.
Selected candidate 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 the Healthcare and/or Science & Technology sector.
Experience with Revit.
Membership in or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze site, survey, blueprint, schematic, technical drawing, and other project data for project development, design, and construction.
Perform mechanical engineering work, research, and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, buildings, infrastructure, resources, and mechanical systems for compliance with applicable requirements and permits.
Contribute to 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 project work, lay out equipment installations, calculate material, equipment, and labor quantities and costs, and ensure conformity with specifications, permit applications, compliance documents, and technical analyses.
Prepare tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations to present data, findings, and analyses.
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 and 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 help develop 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 improvement and development projects funded by federal, state, regional, and local authorities.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.