WSP

2 weeks ago

MEP Engineer – Construction Administration (CA)

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Job Summary

Support MEP construction administration for building projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and industrial sectors. Provide mechanical and plumbing support from construction commencement through close-out, coordinating RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and deferred approvals. Maintain regular on-site presence to verify installation quality, code compliance, and HCAI/OSHPD alignment while resolving field issues with contractors, IORs, and multidisciplinary teams.

Location: San Jose, Los Angeles

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Provide mechanical and plumbing construction administration support from commencement through project close-out.
•Review and coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, deferred approvals, product data, field reports, and other construction-phase documentation for MEP systems.
•Maintain regular on-site presence for field observations, IOR coordination, punch walks, and follow-up reviews to verify installation quality, constructability, code compliance, and document alignment.
•Support issue resolution with contractors, IORs, HCAI/OSHPD field staff, architects, owners, and internal project teams.
•Review change orders, field directives, and proposed substitutions and assist with field clarifications, constructability evaluations, and cost/schedule impact assessment.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,200 - 182,200

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisabilityLife InsuranceRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Sciences, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant healthcare construction/IOR/field inspection experience).
•Minimum 7+ years of experience supporting building system projects, with strong construction administration emphasis.
•Hands-on experience reviewing and interpreting construction documents, specifications, and submittal packages.
•Working knowledge of MEP systems (HVAC, hydronic systems, air distribution, infection-control/pressure relationship requirements, domestic water, sanitary, storm, specialty waste, and medical gas systems).
•Familiarity with applicable codes and standards including California Title 24 and HCAI/OSHPD requirements, plus ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IPC/CPC, FGI Guidelines, and local AHJs.

Experience:7+ yearsHealthcareConstruction administrationBuilding systems

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)California contractor/inspection credentials

Certifications:HCAI Certified Hospital Inspector Class AHCAI Certified Hospital Inspector Class B

Tech Stack:BluebeamConstruction management platforms

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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