Description
We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Dallas, TX office.
The Lead Mechanical Engineer is a senior technical and people leader responsible for setting technical direction, ensuring quality delivery, mentoring staff, and supporting business growth for complex building projects.
Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level technical leadership for the planning, design, and construction administration of mechanical systems for vertical construction projects across healthcare, commercial, higher education, science & technology, and mission-critical sectors.
- Establish mechanical design strategies, basis-of-design narratives, and system selection aligned with client goals, sustainability objectives, operational efficiency, and lifecycle cost considerations.
- Serve as Engineer of Record or senior technical reviewer on complex projects; ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts and resolve complex technical and constructability challenges.
- Champion QA/QC processes and peer reviews, ensuring deliverables meet WSP standards and contractual obligations.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to key clients; maintain and grow long-term client relationships.
- Support pursuit strategies, including proposal development, technical narratives, interviews, scope clarification, and fee development.
- Identify opportunities to expand services, cross-sell capabilities, and grow market presence in the region.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and designers; provide technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
- Build high-performing project teams and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support resource planning and workload forecasting in coordination with discipline and office leadership.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and technical risk mitigation.
- Monitor scope, fees, and project performance; proactively address risks, changes, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with WSP health, safety, and risk management policies.
- Promote best practices, emerging technologies, digital tools, and sustainable design approaches.
- Contribute to regional and national technical initiatives, knowledge sharing, and standards development.
- Remain current on evolving codes, regulations, and industry trends.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
- 10 - 15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in building systems design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and technical risk.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients, peers, and leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and commitment to quality and safety.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $129,600 to $192,390