Description
WSP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office to join our Property and Buildings Team. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sector.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, compile, and analyse data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, and technical drawings for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems.
- Participate in incorporating advanced technology and modelling techniques into mechanical engineering design standards.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues relating to automatic temperature control systems, air distribution, hydronic systems, and plumbing systems.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work, assist with laying out installation of equipment, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labour, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications.
- Prepare data and visualisations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and calculations.
- Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on design and construction problems or issues.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with building and infrastructure authorities.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to project work-related issues.
- Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
- Knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.