# Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings **Company**: WSP **Location**: Irvine, CA **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $122,700 - $182,200 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Consulting **Apply**: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/99261?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/lead-mechanical-engineer-buildings-1a4d2e54-0d9/ ## Description We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in Irvine, CA. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will lead and support the design of HVAC and mechanical building systems, including air distribution, central utility plants, hydronic systems, plumbing, controls, and energy-efficient solutions. You will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and other stakeholders throughout design and construction while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff. **Responsibilities** - Serve as a lead mechanical engineer for complex Property & Buildings projects, with an emphasis on healthcare and other technically demanding facilities. - Lead the design of HVAC systems including air distribution, hydronic systems, central plants, automated temperature controls, and energy-efficient building systems. - Develop and review mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment selections, schedules, and design documentation. - Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into multidisciplinary facility designs. - Coordinate mechanical design activities with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other disciplines. - Provide technical oversight and QA/QC reviews of mechanical designs and deliverables. - Participate in projects from concept and schematic design through design development, construction documents, and construction administration. - Survey and evaluate existing building conditions and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, and new systems. - Attend client and project meetings and clearly communicate mechanical engineering concepts, recommendations, and design decisions. - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers. - Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and designers. - Support project managers with scopes, schedules, budgets, and coordination of mechanical deliverables. - Assist with proposals, pursuits, presentations, and other business development activities. - Remain current with mechanical engineering practices, building codes, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies. - 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. - Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. **Requirements** - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline. - 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical engineering and building systems design. - Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain California PE registration through reciprocity as appropriate. - Demonstrated experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, laboratory, higher education, or other complex building environments. - Strong knowledge of air distribution, hydronic systems, central plant systems, plumbing, controls, equipment selection, load calculations, and building energy performance. - Experience leading mechanical design efforts and coordinating work across multidisciplinary project teams. - Working knowledge of relevant building, mechanical, and energy codes and industry standards. - Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD and familiarity with mechanical engineering analysis and load calculation software. - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and non-engineering stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical direction with strong attention to QA/QC. - Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work across multiple concurrent projects. **Benefits** - Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance - Retirement savings - Paid sick leave - Paid vacation - Paid parental leave - Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings **Compensation** - Expected Salary: $122,700 - $182,200 For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - Mechanical Engineering - Building Systems Design - HVAC - Revit - AutoCAD ### Nice to have - Healthcare Project Experience - LEED Accreditation - Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering --- Source: [Apply at emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com](https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/99261?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)