Senior Level Mechanical Engineer Jobs
Senior level mechanical engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, design ownership, and the projects or teams that deliver complex systems. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Affiliated Engineers, Amazon, and WSP hiring at this level now.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer – Construction Administration (CA) to support the successful execution of building projects across a variety of market sectors, including commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and industrial facilities.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being closely involved in the construction phase, partnering with contractors, owners, architects, and internal design teams to ensure mechanical and plumbing systems are installed in accordance with design intent, codes, and WSP quality standards.
Your Impact
- Provide mechanical and plumbing construction administration support from construction commencement through project close‑out.
- Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and product data for mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Perform site visits, field observations, and punch walks to verify installation quality, constructability, and code compliance.
- Support issue resolution in collaboration with contractors, architects, and internal project teams.
- Review change orders and assist with field clarifications and constructability evaluations.
- Coordinate with internal mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and architectural teams to resolve field conflicts.
- Support commissioning, start‑up reviews, and close‑out documentation as required.
- Assist with QA/QC reviews to ensure alignment with WSP standards and contract documents.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and project stakeholders during construction meetings and site interactions.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience supporting building system projects, with a strong emphasis on construction administration.
- Hands‑on experience reviewing and interpreting construction documents, specifications, and submittal packages.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems including HVAC, hydronic systems, domestic water, sanitary, storm, specialty waste, and medical gas (where applicable).
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IPC, local AHJs).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; ability to navigate construction drawings efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
- Experience supporting healthcare, higher education, or complex commercial projects.
- Prior experience working directly with contractors during active construction.
- Familiarity with commissioning processes and construction close‑out activities.
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 Salary: $110,700 - $164,450
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.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer – Construction Administration (CA) to support the successful execution of building projects across a variety of market sectors, including commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and industrial facilities.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being closely involved in the construction phase, partnering with contractors, owners, architects, and internal design teams to ensure mechanical and plumbing systems are installed in accordance with design intent, codes, and WSP quality standards.
Your Impact
- Provide mechanical and plumbing construction administration support from construction commencement through project close‑out.
- Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and product data for mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Perform site visits, field observations, and punch walks to verify installation quality, constructability, and code compliance.
- Support issue resolution in collaboration with contractors, architects, and internal project teams.
- Review change orders and assist with field clarifications and constructability evaluations.
- Coordinate with internal mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and architectural teams to resolve field conflicts.
- Support commissioning, start‑up reviews, and close‑out documentation as required.
- Assist with QA/QC reviews to ensure alignment with WSP standards and contract documents.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and project stakeholders during construction meetings and site interactions.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience supporting building system projects, with a strong emphasis on construction administration.
- Hands‑on experience reviewing and interpreting construction documents, specifications, and submittal packages.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems including HVAC, hydronic systems, domestic water, sanitary, storm, specialty waste, and medical gas (where applicable).
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IPC, local AHJs).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; ability to navigate construction drawings efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
- Experience supporting healthcare, higher education, or complex commercial projects.
- Prior experience working directly with contractors during active construction.
- Familiarity with commissioning processes and construction close‑out activities.
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 Salary: $110,700 - $164,450
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.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Senior Level Mechanical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mechanical engineer job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can own a design from concept through validation, mentor junior engineers, and communicate technical tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders. A strong portfolio of delivered projects, evidence of leading design reviews, and experience with systems integration or product lifecycle management will give you a clear edge over candidates who only show individual contributor work.
Which companies hire senior level mechanical engineers?
Companies hiring senior level mechanical engineers right now include Affiliated Engineers, Amazon, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large defense and aerospace contractors, advanced manufacturing firms, and industrial equipment companies scaling complex product lines.
Are there remote senior level mechanical engineer jobs?
Yes, though most senior mechanical engineering roles still involve some on-site or lab time. About 27% of senior level mechanical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at companies where design collaboration and hardware testing require periodic in-person presence. Fully remote roles tend to concentrate in systems engineering and simulation-heavy functions.
What makes a mechanical engineer role senior level?
Senior level mechanical engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope, not just technical skill. At this level, you are expected to lead design decisions, set technical standards, manage risk across a project, and mentor less experienced engineers. The distinction from mid-level is that senior engineers drive outcomes rather than execute assigned tasks, and they are accountable for the performance of the systems they design.
Which industries hire the most senior level mechanical engineers?
Senior Level mechanical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they involve complex, safety-critical, or high-precision systems that require engineers with the depth and judgment to own technical decisions end to end.