This Opportunity
WSP’s Sacramento Engineering Group has an immediate opening for a new or recent graduate in the field of Mechanical Engineering to support design and construction activities on major infrastructure projects throughout the United States and abroad. This is a full-time position in the Sacramento office.
Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for the design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sectors. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing systems, equipment, and processes. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned installation, construction, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
May include: road and rail tunnels, transportation centers, transit maintenance facilities, commercial buildings and structures, bridges, substations, process facilities, parking structures, and pump stations. This is an excellent technical position for an ambitious engineering graduate to work, learn, and be mentored in a supportive environment with a close-knit group of mechanical engineers and design professionals and with abundant opportunity for advancement. It involves performing critical engineering functions on highly visible and significant projects for an internationally recognized global firm in a field designated for expansion.
Your Impact
- Prepare design documents, calculations, drawings, and specifications for mechanical systems including, road and rail tunnel fire smoke control systems, ventilation systems, HVAC systems, piping and hydraulic systems, drainage systems, pumping systems, and fire protection systems
- Research and write on topics related to aspects of the design of tunnel mechanical systems including the movement of heat and smoke, combustion, fire dynamics, gas vaporization, etc
- Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element analyses dealing with combustion, products of combustion, and heat transfer.
- Assist in the development of cost estimates for mechanical systems
- Produce design elements using advanced 3D-CAD methods
- Provide field inspection, system testing, and other support during construction activities
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
- Highly familiar with relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, REVIT, or other 3D modeling solftwares).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- We have a proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior design experience.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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