Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

WSP in Canada; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Intermediate Mechanical Engineer in Northwestern Ontario. The role involves designing mechanical systems for energy projects, including power generation facilities, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over five years of relevant design experience. Strong knowledge of engineering software and licensure as a professional engineer are required. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to climate adaptation and low-carbon solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work policy

Career development opportunities

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering design experience ideally in the EPCM environment.
• Experience in consulting environment valued.
• Prior experience with power or gas plant design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for power generation.
• Prepare mechanical specifications and RFQs.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with stakeholders.
• Participate in PFDs and P&IDs development.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design experience

Licensure as P.Eng, Ing, PE

Microstation or AutoCAD knowledge

Smart Plant 3D or CADworx knowledge

Caesar II or AutoPipe experience

Thermoflow experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

Opportunity

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.

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.

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 PFDs and P&IDs.
• 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 AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx.
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe.
• Experience using Thermoflow.

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

Key Values

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Health & Safety

Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. Employees are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Safety‑sensitive positions require the ability to perform key physical tasks, including working in remote or isolated areas, working alone, and coping with inclement weather as safely and reasonably as possible.

Accessibility & Equity

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all parts of the selection process. WSP is committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Application Process

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information, please read the full policy. Only selected candidates will be contacted. We are no longer accepting applications for this role.