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WSP in the U.S. · 10 hours ago

Lead Professional, Mechanical Engineering

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $144K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. The Lead Professional in Mechanical Engineering will provide high-level technical assistance and guidance for mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction

Apply high-level mechanical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various building and infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation

Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits

Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of mechanical design and construction of building and infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans

Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implementing future-ready solutions with mechanical engineering design standards

Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to automatic temperature control systems and specifications, air distribution (supply, return, exhaust), hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.) and plumbing systems (domestic water, waste, vent, storm, etc.)

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

Coordinate, review and approve installation design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities

Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities

Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)

Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner

Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and building and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities

Remain current in latest mechanical engineering techniques and practices

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringEngineering LicenseBuilding DesignConstruction ManagementLoad CalculationsProject PlanningTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsHealthSafety ComplianceProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience

Engineer license required

Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues

Extensive knowledge of building and infrastructure design

Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects

Well-defined knowledge with process and concepts for reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas

Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations

Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, structures and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

LEED certification desired

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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