Experienced Professional Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer – Atlanta, GA

WSP is currently searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Atlanta, GA office, working closely with our Property and Buildings Team. The role involves delivering technical assistance and guidance throughout the life cycle of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in both the public and private sector.

Key Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspection of mechanical systems. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems, equipment, and processes. Generates concise reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications, ensuring quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and computer‑generated reports.
• Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Incorporate advanced technology, modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems, implementing future‑ready solutions.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues related to HVAC, hydronic, and plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, layout equipment installation, calculate costs and quantities, and ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare data visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations for data interpretation and presentation.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of small to medium‑sized projects.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations that explain research findings to improve, prevent, or resolve design and construction issues.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain additional information for design and construction problems or future needs.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret field investigation data to develop action plans for risk mitigation.
• Help prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Work collaboratively with engineers and planners on projects with building and infrastructure authorities across federal, state, regional, and local improvement and development programs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company resources and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of post‑education experience in mechanical engineering, including prior mechanical design experience.
• Certification: Engineer in Training certification.
• Knowledge: of mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project work.
• Experience: with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• 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.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Attributes: Self‑leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability: to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proficiency: Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience: with discipline‑specific design software such as AutoCAD and CAM.
• Skills: Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to apply technical knowledge and data analysis in arriving at effective and economical solutions.
• Track Record: Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and complying with WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Availability: to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree: in Engineering.
• Licensure: Essential professional licensure or certification.
• Training: 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Training: Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout careers.

Equal Opportunity

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.