# Early Career Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Kansas City, MO
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $63,800 - $87,700
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer for their Kansas City, MO office. This role involves working with the Property & Buildings Team on various building projects. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of mechanical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, federal, and civic facilities.

**Responsibilities**

- Assist with designing building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and mechanical infrastructure systems.

- Support engineers in developing construction documents, technical specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports.

- Participate in HVAC load calculations, energy analyses, equipment selection, ventilation calculations, and system sizing.

- Utilise Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software to develop project designs and construction documentation.

- Coordinate with architects, electrical engineers, plumbing engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.

- Assist with site visits, field investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.

- Support the preparation of engineering studies, reports, and technical presentations.

- Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) under the guidance of senior engineers.

- Maintain a strong understanding of applicable building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes, and WSP quality standards.

- Participate in project meetings and contribute to successful project delivery.

- Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.

- 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.

- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

- Basic understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical building systems, and engineering design principles.

- Familiarity with applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, and energy codes.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.

- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

**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 naturalisation proceedings.

**Compensation** Expected Salary: $63,800 - $87,700

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- HVAC systems
- engineering design principles
- Microsoft Office Suite
- written and verbal communication skills
- organisational skills

### Nice to have
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- HAP
- TRACE 3D Plus
- IES VE
- LEED Green Associate
- sustainable and high-performance building design
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

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