Design Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related degree.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience with a strong emphasis on HVAC system design, engineering calculations, and mechanical system integration.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC design methodologies including ASHRAE standards, FGI Guidelines, and advanced ventilation principles.
• Proficient with HVAC engineering principles, design/bid and design/build project workflows, and understanding permitting design packages and project execution.
• Experience with HVAC planning, design, and construction administration, including renovation, new construction, and complex infrastructure upgrades.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, ventilation requirements, compliance practices, and general mechanical design regulations.
• Well-developed ability to perform mechanical calculations, HVAC load analyses, system sizing, and evaluation of plans and specifications for compliance and functionality.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP or WELL Certification.
• Previous healthcare, laboratory, or clean-room HVAC design 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 HVAC design plans with a focus on system efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and energy performance, ensuring all work complies with applicable codes and standards.
• Apply high-level mechanical and HVAC engineering techniques to identify improvements for concept development, load calculations, system sizing, final design, and building operations.
• Plan and design future-ready HVAC technologies, including energy-efficient systems, heat recovery, decarbonization strategies, and advanced control systems that enhance operational performance and occupant well-being.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the design and construction administration of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, including chilled water systems, air handling units, central utility plants, and specialized ventilation.
• Work with cross-functional teams of engineers to execute HVAC project design work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including, tracking hours, task completion, system calculations, compliance documentation, and technical analysis.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as HVAC load calculation spreadsheets, system diagrams, airflow schematics, pressure relationships, reports, sketches, cross-sections, and other illustrations for interpretation or presentation of technical data.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain HVAC system concepts, analyses, recommendations, and design solutions for addressing client needs and design challenges.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including equipment vendors, contractors, and design partners.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• 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.