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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Building Systems

WSP Portland, ME senior full-time

Salary

$89,600 - $130,600 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Portland, ME. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will plan and conduct work requiring judgment, independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. You will successfully complete small to medium engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications
  • Set deadlines and assign responsibilities
  • Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects
  • Design mechanical systems including calculations of heating and cooling loads while adhering to the firm’s QA/QC process
  • Select and layout mechanical equipment such as pumps, chiller, fans, and boilers
  • Develop project specifications
  • Attend meetings with architects, owners, and building managers to discuss future and current projects
  • Ensure client project goals and objectives are met
  • Assist in business development by pursuing new work including participation in client presentations
  • Assist in the firm’s human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
  • Enhance the firm’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests
  • Update job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and obtaining certifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior mechanical design experience
  • Engineer in Training Certification
  • Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, decision-making, and analytical skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $89,600 - $130,600

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering
  • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
  • Experience managing small to mid-size projects
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/94470

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