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Project Manager/Lead Mechanical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.
Hamilton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2025
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager/Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Hamilton, NJ office location to work with our Northeast Property & Buildings Region.

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment regarding the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Successfully completes medium to large size engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Works closely with a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer for technical review and guidance.

Your Impact

  • Develop and evaluate system concepts and options to determine best design and engineering solution for each project based upon project scope
  • Develop design drawings and specifications for building mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems construction
  • Determine system types and engineer air distribution systems, chilled and heating water and steam systems
  • Lead and coordinate with engineers, designers, AutoCAD technicians and clerical staff
  • Interface with clients to discuss changes to designs and/or specifications
  • Perform systems analysis and prepare reports and studies as well as cost estimates
  • Directly responsible for distribution of all approved drawings and specifications
  • Coordinate with other design team members including architect, and mechanical and structural engineers to ensure mechanical systems are integrated with all trades
  • Work as a team member with construction team project manager, and fabrication and installation crews
  • Attend design team meetings as required
  • Work with leadership to manage design manpower budget and update budget to reflect revisions or changes in scope
  • Represent the company in a professional manner in all dealings with owners, architects, vendors, other design professionals and contractors
  • Assisting in the firm’s human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
  • Work closely with marketing, leadership and business development
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 10 years of relevant post education experience as an engineer designing HVAC systems.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills
  • Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasive and interpersonal skills
  • Effective business development skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
  • Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Experienced in the use of AutoCad and Revit
  • Experience with Deltek Vision or Project Resource Management software is desired
  • Ability to meet and exceed client expectations

Preferred Qualifications

  • PE license is required
  • LEED Certification is preferred
  • Certifications on areas of expertise are preferred

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 (all locations): $111,200 - $198,220

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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

Salary : $111,200 - $198,220

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