Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Position Overview

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Location: Atlanta, GA office to help us start our Healthcare Design Practice in Atlanta. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with extensive healthcare design experience on the east coast. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and business development expertise to grow our Property and Buildings business. In this role, you will actively participate in the full project cycle—from the initial design phase to final construction close-out—across complex projects including healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing. At WSP, we are a global leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering, committed to serving communities and shaping skylines. Join us and help shape the future!

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and approve mechanical design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply high-level engineering techniques to identify improvements during concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation phases.
• Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques along with design requirements that ensure the safety and functionality for end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Manage the design and construction of electrical systems from project inception to completion.
• Oversee cross-functional engineering teams on multiple concurrent projects, including budgeting, expense tracking, task completion, and compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, data visualizations, and presentations to effectively communicate complex data, findings, and design recommendations.
• Manage client relationships and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support project success.
• Exercise responsible, ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources in adherence with WSP's Code of Conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, mechanical, and infrastructure design.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, particularly in the healthcare industry.
• Well-established network within the local community.
• Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, design/build processes, and permitting procedures.
• Experience in mechanical planning, design, and construction management for renovation and new construction projects.
• Solid understanding of engineering and mechanical construction laws, codes, and compliance practices.
• Strong ability to perform technical computations, interpret plans and specifications, and compare them with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in coordinating and directing teams to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
• Commitment to upholding workplace safety standards and adherence to WSP's health, safety, and anti-harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• LEED AP Certification.
• Previous experience in Healthcare or Laboratory design.
• At least 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Flexible and agile workplace model that adapts to client needs.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, national and international projects.
• Supportive team environment with professional growth opportunities.