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# Vice President, Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

- **Company:** WSP
- **Location:** Roseville, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $163,800.0 - $243,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Software Tools
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3467161918&tx=VT7065TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
 * 12+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems
 * Demonstrated expertise in higher education project delivery
 * Professional Engineer (PE) license required
 * Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical infrastructure, and higher education specific codes and standards
 * Proven experience in project leadership and client-facing roles
 * Track record of supporting or leading business development and project pursuits
 * Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools, * Experience leading large, complex higher education programs or portfolios
 * Established client relationships within the Northern California higher education market
 * Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across regional or national projects
 * LEED AP or sustainability credentials
 * Experience contributing to strategic growth initiatives within an engineering organization, The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

## Description

This leadership role is ideal for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in higher education facility design who brings a strong combination of technical leadership, client engagement, and business development experience. You will play a key role in driving project delivery while supporting the continued growth of WSP's higher education practice in Northern California.

WSP's Property & Buildings business continues to expand across the higher education sector, supporting innovative and complex facilities that respond to evolving patient care and infrastructure needs.

Your Impact

 * Provide strategic and technical leadership for mechanical engineering design across complex higher education projects
 * Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and close-out
 * Drive client relationships and business development efforts, including pursuits, proposals, and market strategy
 * Oversee design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, hydronic systems, and plumbing systems
 * Ensure compliance with higher education codes, standards, and California regulatory requirements
 * Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality, coordinated project delivery
 * Manage project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and profitability
 * Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, strengthening long-term relationships and identifying growth opportunities
 * Mentor and develop engineering staff, contributing to team growth and succession planning
 * Support technical reviews, contract negotiations, and presentations with clients and stakeholders