WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USA$63k - $88k

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline is required.
The candidate must have 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
The candidate must have research skills and an analytical mindset.
The candidate must be familiar with design/build processes and concepts.
The candidate must be familiar with relevant mechanical systems and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
The candidate must communicate and interact professionally and effectively with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
The candidate must demonstrate self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
The candidate must be able to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
The candidate must have basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
The candidate must be familiar with discipline-specific design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, or CAM.
The candidate must have a track record of upholding workplace safety and be able to comply with workplace health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
The candidate must be able to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide local technical assistance for designing, developing, building, testing, and inspecting mechanical systems on public- and private-sector infrastructure, building, and construction projects.
Assist with research, design, concept development, installation, operation, maintenance, and integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems, equipment, and processes.
Generate accurate and concise documentation for assigned aspects of projects and ensure work meets industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical worksites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other materials for project development, design, and construction.
Assist with research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to assess compliance with applicable rules, standards, permits, and operating requirements.
Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance with design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to support proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications.
Assist with verifying site characteristics and addressing engineering, design, and construction issues.
Prepare accurate and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field or worksite notebooks and logs.
Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including requirements related to location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies, surveys, and construction.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with the company's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Desired Qualifications

Engineer in Training certification.
Prior internship related to the candidate's degree of study and engineering discipline.
Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer for our Philadelphia, PA office starting in Summer of 2027. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems, equipment and processes. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Assist with performing basic professional mechanical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications.
Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
Familiarity with relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit, AutoCAD, CAM).
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineer in Training Certification.
Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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 (all locations): $63,000- $88,000

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.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959

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