# Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: San Diego, CA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $100,800 - $147,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Building Systems Team in San Diego, CA. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and project delivery support for a diverse portfolio of projects, including healthcare, life sciences, commercial, higher education, workplace, and other complex facilities.

**Responsibilities**

- Lead the mechanical design and coordination of multiple building projects from concept through construction.

- Provide technical expertise in HVAC systems, hydronic systems, air distribution systems, automatic temperature controls, and energy-efficient building solutions.

- Prepare and review mechanical engineering studies, calculations, technical reports, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.

- Coordinate closely with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

- Participate in client meetings and serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout project execution.

- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.

- Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.

- Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.

- Perform field investigations, site assessments, and construction administration activities.

- Assist with proposals, client presentations, and business development initiatives.

- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while adhering 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 closely related discipline.

- 5–7 years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical building systems engineering.

- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.

- Demonstrated experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, or complex building projects.

- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, building systems, industry standards, and applicable codes.

- Experience utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and engineering analysis software.

- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

- Ability to mentor and support junior engineering staff.

- Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health, safety, and conduct policies.

- Ability to travel occasionally as required by project needs.

**Benefits** WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

**Compensation** Expected Salary: $100,800 - $147,000

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- HVAC systems
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- engineering analysis software

### Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- ASHRAE
- NFPA
- FGI
- LEED-certified projects
- central utility plants
- specialty exhaust systems
- cleanrooms
- critical environment HVAC systems
- energy recovery systems

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