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Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Tampa, FL

$170.10K - $219.20K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Tampa, FL office location to help us expand our Healthcare Design Practice in the greater ...

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Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$172K - $221.70K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Philadelphia, PA office location. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership ...

Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Atlanta, GA

$173.10K - $223.10K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Atlanta, GA office location to help us start our Healthcare Design Practice in Atlanta.

Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$173.10K - $223.10K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Atlanta, GA office location to help us start our Healthcare Design Practice in Atlanta.

Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$172K - $221.70K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Philadelphia, PA office location. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership ...

Vice President of Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineering Locations: Tampa FL or Miami FL Company: Hall Engineering Group Represented by: Luxus Group Recruiting | www.luxusjobs.com About Hall ...

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How much do vice president mechanical engineering jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president mechanical engineering in the United States is $215,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $232,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vice President of Mechanical Engineering, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vice President of Mechanical Engineering, you need deep expertise in mechanical engineering principles, leadership experience, and a relevant engineering degree—often supported by a Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent. Familiarity with CAD software, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, and engineering project management tools is typically required. Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and team leadership skills enable you to guide large engineering teams and influence cross-functional business decisions. These capabilities are critical for driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and achieving organizational goals at an executive level.

How does a Vice President of Mechanical Engineering typically collaborate with other executive leaders and cross-functional teams?

A Vice President of Mechanical Engineering regularly works alongside other executives, such as the CTO, COO, and product management leaders, to align engineering initiatives with overall business objectives. They facilitate collaboration between mechanical engineering teams and departments like manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D to ensure seamless product development and delivery. This role also involves mentoring engineering managers, setting technical vision, and participating in strategic planning sessions to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

What are Vice President Mechanical Engineering roles and responsibilities?

A Vice President of Mechanical Engineering oversees the mechanical engineering department, sets strategic direction, and ensures projects align with company goals. They manage teams of engineers, lead the design and development of mechanical systems, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with other departments. Additionally, they are responsible for budgeting, resource allocation, and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations. Their leadership is critical in driving innovation, efficiency, and quality across all mechanical engineering projects.

What is the difference between Vice President Mechanical Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering Manager?

AspectVice President Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, extensive leadership experience, possibly MBABachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, engineering experience, leadership skills
Work EnvironmentExecutive office, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationDesign teams, project management, technical oversight
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, R&D firms, manufacturing companiesCommon in manufacturing, product development, engineering firms

The Vice President Mechanical Engineering focuses on strategic leadership, company-wide initiatives, and executive decision-making. In contrast, the Mechanical Engineering Manager handles day-to-day project management, technical supervision, and team leadership. Both roles require strong engineering backgrounds, but the VP role emphasizes strategic vision and executive responsibilities.

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Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

WSP

Tampa, FL

$170.10K - $219.20K/yr

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This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Tampa, FL office location to help us expand our Healthcare Design Practice in the greater Tampa area.  This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Mechanical Engineer who has extensive healthcare design experience on the east coast.  The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and business development experience to help grow our Property and Buildings business in Florida. 

This role will actively participate in the full project cycle with a focus on complex sector work such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing projects from the design phase through the final construction close-out. Our Engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects with our practice providing design services for over 30 million square feet of medical facilities.

We are a global leader in the practice of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering and related specialty services for the built environment. Our work is embedded in the residences we live in, the healthcare facilities we rely on for routine medical procedures to life saving feats of medicine, the skyscrapers and buildings we work in, and the operations of our buildings.  At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives.  Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. 

Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee.  Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

  • Coordinate, review and approve mechanical design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
  • Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
  • Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical systems.
  • Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
  • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
  • Manage client relationship and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
  • Develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • 12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, mechanical, and infrastructure design.
  • Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
  • Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, particularly in the healthcare industry.
  • Known in the local community with an extensive network.
  • Proficient with mechanical  engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Experience with mechanical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
  • Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of mechanical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering.
  • LEED AP Certification
  • Previous Healthcare or Laboratory design experience.
  • At least 5+ years minimum of Project Management experience.
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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About WSP

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.

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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. 


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