Senior Mechanical Engineer

This Opportunity

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sector.  Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, 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.

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Lawrenceville, NJ office. 

Your Impact

• Apply high-level mechanical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements involving heavy movable structures and infrastructure engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Perform professional mechanical engineering work on heavy movable structures investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction.
• Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating mechanical layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of mechanical design, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, specifications, phasing, and construction safety plans.
• Lead larger-scale mechanical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Ensure technical inspection reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Develop a client base for providing high level mechanical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Remain current in latest AASHTO for Movable Bridges techniques and practices.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
• Professional Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Highly proficient with movable bridge design, inspections, and studies.
• Experience with movable bridge design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
• 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.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients effectively, persuasively, and tactfully, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Microstation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, etc.), technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, calculations, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Certified Fluid Power Specialist.

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