Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer- Building Systems

WSP
Boston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 138,100 - 205,000 annuallyFunction: Executive & General ManagementEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Ethical decision-making","Stakeholder management","Safety compliance","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead HVAC mechanical design for complex healthcare and commercial facilities from concept through construction close-out. Coordinate and review design plans for efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and code compliance; apply HVAC engineering techniques for load calculations, system sizing, and final design. Plan future-ready technologies including heat recovery, decarbonization strategies, and advanced controls, while partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver reports, diagrams, and analyses.

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Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer- Building Systems

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Job Summary

Lead HVAC mechanical design for complex healthcare and commercial facilities from concept through construction close-out. Coordinate and review design plans for efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and code compliance; apply HVAC engineering techniques for load calculations, system sizing, and final design. Plan future-ready technologies including heat recovery, decarbonization strategies, and advanced controls, while partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver reports, diagrams, and analyses.
Location: Boston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Coordinate, review, and approve HVAC design plans for efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and energy performance while ensuring code compliance.
  • •Apply high-level mechanical and HVAC engineering methods for concept development, load calculations, system sizing, and final design.
  • •Plan and design future-ready HVAC technologies, including energy-efficient systems, heat recovery, decarbonization strategies, and advanced control systems.
  • •Participate across the full design-to-construction administration lifecycle for HVAC systems, including chilled water, air handling units, central utility plants, and specialized ventilation.
  • •Develop HVAC design deliverables and communications such as load calculation spreadsheets, diagrams, and technical reports/presentations for client needs.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 138,100 - 205,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement SavingsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related degree.
  • •10+ years of relevant post-education experience focused on HVAC system design, engineering calculations, and mechanical system integration.
  • •Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
  • •Extensive knowledge of HVAC design methodologies, including ASHRAE standards and FGI Guidelines.
  • •Proven experience with HVAC planning, design, and construction administration, including complex infrastructure upgrades and compliance practices.
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipEthical decision-makingStakeholder managementSafety complianceCross-functional collaboration
Licenses:Professional Engineering (PE)
Certifications:LEED APWELL
Tech Stack:HVACASHRAEFGIHVAC load calculations

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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