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Early Career Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP Kansas City, MO entry full-time

Salary

$63,800 - $87,700 per year

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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

Nice to have

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

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/96960

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