Early Career Mechanical Engineering

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Engineer for its Arlington, VA office, starting in Summer 2027. This full-time role involves working with the Property & Buildings Team on projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges. The position provides local technical assistance for the design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in both the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform basic professional mechanical engineering work, including research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Execute routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies for proper equipment and system installation and functioning according to specifications.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete assigned training.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an 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 for expressing ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• 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 (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, CAM).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, 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.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification (preferred).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline (preferred).
• Member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations (preferred).