Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, WA; Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Atlanta, GA; Oradell, NJ; and Mt. Laurel, NJ.

About the role

As part of our team, you will contribute to projects with our Power Generation Team, supporting a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges. WSP brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. In the U.S., WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities.
• Prepare mechanical equipment and packaged equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings and data; interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.
• Ensure effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems.
• Participate in the development of PFD’s and P&ID's.
• Perform piping design activities including sizing, pressure drop calculations, stress analysis, and pipe support design.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Assist with laying out installation of equipment, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor.
• Ensure project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, schematics, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations.
• Develop action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Remain current in latest mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx.
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe.
• Experience using Thermoflow.
• Working knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects, including tracking hours and expenses.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on construction and design aspects of facilities, structures, and systems.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior team members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge and reach conclusions from testing, data collation, and analysis.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field, such as subcontractors, to 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.
• 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

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Power plant design experience.
• Renewable natural gas plant design experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $86,100 - $150,950. The range reflects the company’s good faith belief of what it might pay based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity.