This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer for our Boston, MA office location to help us continue to develop our Property & Buildings office. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in HVAC system design , particularly for complex healthcare and commercial environments in the state of MA. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and some basic business development experience to help grow our Property and Buildings business in Boston.
This role will actively participate in the full project cycle with a focus on complex sector work such as healthcare HVAC systems, pharmaceutical clean rooms, life sciences facilities, laboratories, industrial ventilation, and mixed-use commercial facilities from the design phase through final construction close-out. Our Engineers work on high-quality, high-profile local and national projects, providing HVAC design services.
We are a global leader in MEP/FP engineering for the built environment, specializing in HVAC, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, electrical, fire alarm, plumbing, and fire protection systems . At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
Coordinate, review, and approve HVAC design plans with a focus on system efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and energy performance, ensuring all work complies with applicable codes and standards.
Apply high-level mechanical and HVAC engineering techniques to identify improvements for concept development, load calculations, system sizing, final
design, and building operations.
Plan and design future-ready HVAC technologies, including energy-efficient systems, heat recovery, decarbonization strategies, and advanced control systems that enhance operational performance and occupant well-being.
Involved from project inception to completion in the design and construction administration of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, including chilled water systems, air handling units, central utility plants, and specialized ventilation.
Work with cross-functional teams of engineers to execute HVAC project design work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including, tracking hours, task completion, system calculations, compliance documentation, and technical analysis.
Prepare data and visualizations such as HVAC load calculation spreadsheets, system diagrams, airflow schematics, pressure relationships, reports, sketches, cross-sections, and other illustrations for interpretation or presentation of technical data.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain HVAC system concepts, analyses, recommendations, and design solutions for addressing client needs and design challenges.
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including equipment vendors, contractors, and design partners.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related degree.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience with a strong emphasis on HVAC system design, engineering calculations, and mechanical system integration.
Professional Engineering license required.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC design methodologies including ASHRAE standards, FGI Guidelines, and advanced ventilation principles.
Proficient with HVAC engineering principles, design/bid and design/build project workflows, and understanding permitting design packages and project execution.
Experience with HVAC planning, design, and construction administration, including renovation, new construction, and complex infrastructure upgrades.
Well-defined knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, ventilation requirements, compliance practices, and general mechanical design regulations.
Well-developed ability to perform mechanical calculations, HVAC load analyses, system sizing, and evaluation of plans and specifications for compliance and functionality.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
LEED AP or WELL Certification.
Previous healthcare, laboratory, or clean-room HVAC design experience.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 (all locations): $138,100- $205,000
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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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 our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
