Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer - Buildings
Emit Cx_2001 · Denver, Colorado, United States
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer for our Denver, CO office. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This leadership position is ideal for a seasoned mechanical engineer who is passionate about delivering innovative building solutions while leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, developing client relationships, and driving project success. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding WSP's presence across the General Buildings market, including commercial, mixed-use, workplace, civic, higher education, public sector, aviation support facilities, and other complex building projects throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready professionals who thrive through collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. Come join us and help shape the future.
Your Impact
- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of complex building projects from planning and concept development through construction administration and project closeout.
- Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building systems engineering.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and specialty consultants.
- Provide oversight of engineering analyses, load calculations, energy modeling efforts, equipment selections, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Review project deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and WSP quality requirements.
- Support project management activities, including scope development, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, risk management, and profitability tracking.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business and cross-selling services.
- Participate in business development efforts, including proposal preparation, interviews, client presentations, and strategic pursuits.
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers through technical leadership, coaching, and career development support.
- Conduct engineering reviews, site assessments, field investigations, and construction observations.
- Collaborate with regional and national mechanical engineering leaders to promote technical excellence and best practices.
- Champion innovative and sustainable building solutions that align with client goals and WSP's Future Ready® approach.
- 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.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design and project delivery within the buildings market.
- Demonstrated experience leading HVAC and plumbing design for commercial, institutional, higher education, mixed-use, workplace, civic, or other complex building projects.
- Strong understanding of applicable building codes, energy codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating directly with clients, architects, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and deliverables.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
- Experience using industry design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC load calculation software.
- Strong technical writing and quality review capabilities.
- Ability to mentor junior engineering staff and support team development.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- PE License preferred, preferably licensed in Colorado or ability to obtain Colorado reciprocity.
- 15+ years of experience within the Property & Buildings sector.
- LEED Accredited Professional, WELL AP, or additional sustainability credentials.
- Previous people management or formal supervisory experience.
- Existing relationships within the Colorado buildings market.
- Experience with healthcare, science & technology, mission critical, aviation, federal, or public-sector projects.
- Multi-state PE registration.
- Experience supporting business development and strategic growth initiatives.
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 (Colorado Only): $134,700 - $200,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.