Lead Mechanical Engineer
About the role
This opportunity is for a Lead Piping Engineer to join WSP's team supporting mining and metals, oil and gas, heavy industrial projects, and water sectors. The position is based in Salt Lake City, UT, with consideration for offices in Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; or Reno, NV.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of piping engineering discipline
- Lead small to large projects, interact with project team, including client, sub-contractors, and on-site construction contractors
- Develop, plan, evaluate, and recommend solutions for difficult problems
- Contribute to proposal preparation, discipline estimates, and design deliverables
- Prepare drawings, calculations, and other engineering documentation
- Supervise the preparation or prepare technical specifications for purchased equipment
- Coordinate and interface with vendors
- Prepare technical evaluations of supplier's proposals
- Prepare equipment performance specifications
- Develop technical reports
- Organize, plan, and coordinate own work and resources assigned on a specific project
- Perform troubleshooting at operating mines, oil and gas plants, heavy industrial plants, and water treatment facilities
- Support design of pump stations, process plant tie-ins
- Design piping and pipeline systems including line sizing, routing, and material selection
- Perform pipe stress analysis using tools like CAESAR II or AutoPIPE
- Prepare and review line lists, valve lists, tie-point lists, and equipment schedules
- Travel for meetings and site visits, accept remote assignments as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in at least one state in USA, with ability to acquire licenses in other states
- An up-to-date NCEES record
- 7-10+ years of related engineering experience in an EPCM or similar company
- Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and piping engineering integration into projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with customers and vendors
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively communicate with project management team
- Understanding of technical and commercial aspects of projects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and specialized software packages
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes such as ASME and API
Qualifications
- MS Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from ABET accredited program
- Project Management experience or PMP certification in an engineering consulting environment
- Design-Build project execution experience
Skills
Experience with slurry pipelines, tailings systems, concentrate lines, and mine infrastructure
Knowledge of abrasion-resistant materials and corrosion mitigation strategies
Experience with raw water, process water, potable water, and wastewater piping systems
Knowledge of AWWA standards and municipal/industrial water infrastructure
Experience with pump stations, treatment facilities, chemical systems, and transmission pipelines
Experience with pump and piping system hydraulic calculations using Excel, AFT or similar software
Experience with pipe stress analysis using tools like CAESAR II or AutoPIPE
AutoCAD, Revit, or other design program competence
Benefits
Flexible and agile workplace model
Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans
Pay
Competitive salary and benefits package
Schedule
Variable schedule to accommodate project needs
About WSP
WSP USA is a U.S. operating company of WSP, a global leader in engineering and professional services. We provide lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in 300 offices nationwide, we partner with clients to help communities thrive. Learn more at www.wsp.com.
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