Early Career Mechanical Engineering

About the Role

WSP is initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer for their Arlington, VA office, starting in Summer 2027. This role involves projects with the Property & Buildings Team, contributing to client objectives and solving challenges. The engineer will provide local technical assistance for the design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in both 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 site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to ensure conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Undertake routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance for design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies for proper equipment and system installation and functioning.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate accurate and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Ensure responsibilities are delivered with quality meeting or exceeding industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
• 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 interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
• 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.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, potentially extending beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be 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.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $72,000 - $95,000