Senior Level Lead Mechanical Designer Jobs
Senior level lead mechanical designer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, design ownership, and the cross-functional teams or workstreams that bring complex systems to life. Openings cover 33% remote and hybrid arrangements across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Affiliated Engineers, WSP, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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This Opportunity
Join our Industrial Center of Excellence at WSP and contribute to designing innovative plumbing systems for complex building projects. We are seeking a Mechanical Designer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions that meet client objectives and industry standards.
We are flexible on location—this role can be based in Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Madison, WI; Austin, TX; or Houston, TX.
Your Impact
- Assist in the design and layout of plumbing systems for facilities projects, including potable water, sanitary, storm, and specialty systems.
- Prepare detailed drawings and cost estimates using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Regularly review and apply client-specific and internal drafting standards to ensure full compliance and consistently high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated and efficient designs.
- Understand and strictly follow established quality control protocols—ensuring all drafting work complies with documented QA/QC procedures, verification steps, and corrective-action requirements.
- Support project development from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Incorporate future-ready solutions and sustainable practices into plumbing designs.
- Participate in site surveys and inspections to verify existing conditions and support design accuracy.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices in plumbing design.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
- 9+ years of experience in plumbing design for building systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; familiarity with plumbing codes and standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial, pharma, tech, or large-scale commercial facilities.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED certification requirements.
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 Hourly (all locations): $35.15 - $51.25
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.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
This Opportunity
Join our Industrial Center of Excellence at WSP and contribute to designing innovative plumbing systems for complex building projects. We are seeking a Mechanical Designer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions that meet client objectives and industry standards.
We are flexible on location—this role can be based in Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Madison, WI; Austin, TX; or Houston, TX.
Your Impact
- Assist in the design and layout of plumbing systems for facilities projects, including potable water, sanitary, storm, and specialty systems.
- Prepare detailed drawings and cost estimates using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Regularly review and apply client-specific and internal drafting standards to ensure full compliance and consistently high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated and efficient designs.
- Understand and strictly follow established quality control protocols—ensuring all drafting work complies with documented QA/QC procedures, verification steps, and corrective-action requirements.
- Support project development from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Incorporate future-ready solutions and sustainable practices into plumbing designs.
- Participate in site surveys and inspections to verify existing conditions and support design accuracy.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices in plumbing design.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
- 9+ years of experience in plumbing design for building systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; familiarity with plumbing codes and standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial, pharma, tech, or large-scale commercial facilities.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED certification requirements.
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 Hourly (all locations): $35.15 - $51.25
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.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Senior Level Lead Mechanical Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lead mechanical designer job?
Employers at this level expect candidates who can own a design program end to end, not just execute tasks assigned by others. Highlight projects where you set the technical approach, resolved cross-discipline conflicts, and mentored junior or mid-level designers. A portfolio showing system-level thinking, GD&T proficiency, and experience taking designs from concept through manufacturing release will give you a clear edge over candidates with equivalent years but narrower scope.
Which companies hire senior level lead mechanical designers?
Companies hiring senior level lead mechanical designers right now include Affiliated Engineers, WSP, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established manufacturers, defense and aerospace contractors, and industrial technology companies with complex product development pipelines that require a lead who can drive decisions independently.
Are there remote senior level lead mechanical designer jobs?
Yes, though hardware roles at this level are more likely to require on-site or hybrid presence than purely software-adjacent positions. About 33% of senior level lead mechanical designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote arrangements most common at companies where design review, simulation, and documentation workflows are well established digitally.
What makes a lead mechanical designer role senior level?
A senior level lead mechanical designer is accountable for technical outcomes, not just individual deliverables. That means setting design standards, making architecture decisions that downstream engineers follow, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines, and developing the skills of less experienced team members. Senior roles typically involve ownership of a full product, subsystem, or program rather than a single component or assignment.
Which industries hire the most senior level lead mechanical designers?
Senior level lead mechanical designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they involve high-complexity, regulation-sensitive, or precision-critical hardware programs where experienced design leadership directly affects product quality, schedule, and cost.