Vice President, Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP • Irvine, CA

6h • $174,400 - $259,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

This leadership role is ideal for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in healthcare facility design who brings a strong combination of technical leadership, client engagement, and business development experience. You will play a key role in driving project delivery while supporting the continued growth of WSP’s healthcare practice in Southern California. WSP’s Property & Buildings business continues to expand across the healthcare sector, supporting innovative and complex facilities that respond to evolving patient care and infrastructure needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 12+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare project delivery (hospitals, medical centers, or similar facilities)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical infrastructure, and healthcare-specific codes and standards
• Proven experience in project leadership and client-facing roles
• Track record of supporting or leading business development and project pursuits
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading large, complex healthcare programs or portfolios
• Established client relationships within the Southern California healthcare market
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across regional or national projects
• LEED AP or sustainability credentials
• Experience contributing to strategic growth initiatives within an engineering organization

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for mechanical engineering design across complex healthcare projects
• Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and close-out
• Drive client relationships and business development efforts, including pursuits, proposals, and market strategy
• Oversee design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, hydronic systems, and plumbing systems
• Ensure compliance with healthcare codes, standards, and California regulatory requirements
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality, coordinated project delivery
• Manage project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and profitability
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, strengthening long-term relationships and identifying growth opportunities
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, contributing to team growth and succession planning
• Support technical reviews, contract negotiations, and presentations with clients and stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 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: Executive