About this opportunity
WSP lists this Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer - Buildings opportunity in irvine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, CA .
This role is ideal for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with strong healthcare project experience who brings a balance of technical leadership, project delivery, and client engagement. You will support the delivery of complex healthcare facilities while helping to grow WSP’s presence in the Southern California market.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our collaborative culture allows us to deliver innovative solutions across the built environment.
Your Impact
Serve as a technical lead for mechanical engineering design on complex healthcare projects, including hospitals, medical centers, and life sciences facilities
Lead and contribute to the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and close-out
Oversee design of HVAC systems, air distribution, hydronic systems, plumbing, and central utility plants
Ensure compliance with healthcare codes, standards, and local regulations
Act as a key client interface, supporting project execution and long-term relationship development
Support business development efforts, including pursuits, proposals, and client strategy
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated and high-quality solutions
Mentor and guide junior engineers, contributing to team development and technical excellence
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and specifications
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems
Demonstrated experience in healthcare facility design and delivery
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical design principles, and healthcare codes/standards
Experience supporting projects from design through construction
Proven ability to work in a client-facing, leadership role
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading large, complex healthcare projects
Established client relationships or network within the Southern California market
Experience contributing to business development and proposals
LEED AP or other sustainability credentials
Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
WSP 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: $143,600- $213,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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