Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

WSP • Philadelphia, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently seeking a Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for their Philadelphia, PA office. This role requires both technical leadership and business development experience to help grow the Property and Buildings business. The ideal candidate will focus on complex sector work such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing projects, participating in the full project cycle from design phase through final construction close-out. WSP is a global leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering, providing design services for over 30 million square feet of medical facilities. The company is driven by inspiring the right people to be part of its future-focused business objectives and emphasizes teamwork to build communities and expand skylines.

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 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees