Lead Mechanical Engineer position at WSP in New York, NY. Responsible for providing high-level technical assistance and guidance for mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects. Requires 7-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
- Engineer license required.
- Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Extensive knowledge of building and infrastructure design.
- Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management;
- Well-defined knowledge with process and concepts for reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, structures and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
