Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP • Irvine, CA

5d • $107,500 - $156,600 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, CA. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who brings experience across sectors, including commercial, higher education, and multi-family residential and civic projects, and is looking to grow within a collaborative, design-focused environment. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design for building systems
• Experience supporting projects across commercial, higher education, and multi-family residential and civic projects
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles
• Experience supporting projects from design through construction
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track to obtain
• Experience working on complex commercial, higher education, and multi-family residential and civic projects
• Familiarity with California codes and local jurisdiction requirements
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• LEED AP or sustainability credentials

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design and technical delivery across a diverse portfolio including commercial, higher education, multi-family residential, and civic projects
• Support design of HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, and building systems
• Participate in the full project lifecycle, from concept development through construction and close-out
• Analyze and interpret data from site conditions, drawings, and technical documents to support engineering solutions
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and sector-specific requirements, including healthcare environments
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions
• Support client interactions and project meetings, building strong working relationships
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

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