Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

WSP•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for their Atlanta, GA office to establish and lead the Healthcare Design Practice. This role requires a licensed Mechanical Engineer with extensive healthcare design experience on the East Coast, possessing both technical leadership and business development skills to foster growth in the Property and Buildings sector in Atlanta. The position involves active participation throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on complex projects in healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing, from design to construction close-out. WSP is a global leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering, contributing to diverse built environments including residences, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings. The company emphasizes teamwork and inspiring employees to contribute to future-focused business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, mechanical, and infrastructure design.
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, particularly in the healthcare industry.
Known in the local community with an extensive network.
Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Experience with mechanical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of mechanical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering.
LEED AP Certification
Previous Healthcare or Laboratory design experience.
At least 5+ years minimum of Project Management experience.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, review and approve mechanical design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical systems.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
Manage client relationship and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
Develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.