Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of mechanical engineering design experience and be a licensed professional engineer. You will work on diverse power projects and collaborate with various disciplines to deliver effective solutions. Attractive benefits include flexible work options and a supportive corporate culture.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience, preferably within EPCM.
• Licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) required in province of practice.
• Experience in consulting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for power generation facilities.
• Prepare and review specifications, RFQs, and bid evaluations.
• Interface effectively with suppliers, clients, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Perform stress analysis and pipe support design.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Piping design

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Smart Plant 3D

CADworx

Caesar II

AutoPipe

Thermoflow

Job description

The Opportunity

Our Energy subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we support upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our teams located any one of our Canadian offices with preference for Calgary, AB, Moncton, NB, Kitchener, ON.

Join our vibrant and rapidly expanding team across Canada, where you'll tackle complex energy projects from initial concepts to detailed engineering. As an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, you will work on mechanical engineering deliverables in collaboration with various disciplines to ensure we meet our project goals. You will support multiple types of clients (Independent Power Producers, Municipal Electric Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities, Contractors, and Developers), address their challenges, and implement power grid systems of the future. In doing so, you will get the opportunity to work on a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, and hydro.

Be involved in projects with our Energy division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities
• Prepare mechanical equipment and packaged equipment specifications and 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.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment ideally with a focus on industrial facilities
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in their province of practice
• Experience within the consulting environment desired
• Previous experience with power plant, renewable natural gas plant design desired
• Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
• Experience using Thermoflow

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Salary range (in British Columbia): $96,200- $132,200

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.