About this opportunity
WSP lists this Senior 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 a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, CA .
This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who brings experience across sectors, including commercial, higher education, and multi-family residential and civic projects, and is looking to grow within a collaborative, design-focused environment.
Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Perform mechanical engineering design and technical delivery across a diverse portfolio including commercial, higher education, multi-family residential, and civic projects
Support design of HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, and building systems
Participate in the full project lifecycle, from concept development through construction and close‑out
Analyze and interpret data from site conditions, drawings, and technical documents to support engineering solutions
Prepare and contribute to technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and sector‑specific requirements, including healthcare environments
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions
Support client interactions and project meetings, building strong working relationships
Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design for building systems
Experience supporting projects across commercial, higher education, and multi-family residential and civic projects
Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles
Experience supporting projects from design through construction
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track to obtain
Experience working on complex commercial, higher education, and multi-family residential and civic projects
Familiarity with California codes and local jurisdiction requirements
Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
LEED AP or sustainability credentials
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: $107,500 - $156,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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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