Sr. Lead Mechanical Engineer

WSP is searching for a full-time Sr. Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a global organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. We work closely with owners, external design professionals, and contractors from around the world on a range of project types and complexities in the advanced manufacturing, science and technology, industrial, and healthcare markets.  These projects challenge our teams to meet complex performance requirements and are not simple and repetitive (may range in size and scope from one room renovations to multi-billion dollar site developments.)

This candidate will provide subject matter technical expertise and leadership for the projects and will foster an environment of professional growth, excellence, and collaboration to achieve the multitude of goals for the project.   Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, and optimal integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems, equipment, and processes.  Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities.  Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct complex/comprehensive investigations of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, facilities, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.


• Apply high-level mechanical engineering techniques and processes to identify design solutions for complex building and infrastructure engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.


• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.


• Manage technical support staff to meet project requirements while also achieving WSP project performance targets.


• Collaborate and coordinate with other technical disciplines.


• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.


• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.


• Engineer license required.


• Highly proficient with building and infrastructure design.


• Experience with Commercial building management systems and PLC/DCS control systems.


• Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.


• Experience leading technical teams.


• Revit proficiency. 


• Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.


• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.


• Experience with planning and conducting investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, structures and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies.


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

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.


• Experience in the following project areas: clean rooms, laboratories, health care, hazardous materials.


• Experience in the following technical areas: instrumentation and controls, process gases. #LI-JA1