Description
WSP is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Building Systems Team in St. Louis, Missouri.
As a technical leader, you will play a key role in delivering innovative mechanical solutions, managing complex projects, supporting client relationships, and mentoring engineering staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery for a diverse portfolio of building projects.
- Serve as the technical lead for HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and life safety systems from planning through construction administration.
- Manage projects and engineering teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
- Serve as a client-facing representative and trusted advisor throughout project execution.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and project pursuits.
- Perform and review engineering calculations, studies, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, energy standards, and industry best practices.
- Support commissioning, field investigations, and construction-phase services as required.
- Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support to junior engineers and designers.
- Foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Mechanical Engineering practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary building projects through design and construction.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, central plant systems, hydronics, plumbing systems, and building energy performance.
- Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and engineering calculations.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and industry-standard mechanical engineering software.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Experience serving healthcare, higher education, commercial, science & technology, industrial, federal, or civic markets.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and engineering teams.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices, energy modeling, and decarbonization strategies.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), WELL AP, or other sustainability credentials.
- Experience supporting business development and client relationship management.
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 (all locations): $107,600 - $159,800