Junior Mechanical Engineer, Pumps & Pipelines

WSP in the U.S.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is actively seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Pump Stations and Pipelines team across multiple U.S. locations, including Tucson, Lakewood, Tempe, and Houston.

You will support hydraulic, mechanical, and pipeline systems on mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience and a background in fluids, pipe sizing, and pump evaluations, with proficiency in AFT, CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics, hydraulic system design principles, and pipeline engineering fundamentals.
• Experience developing engineering calculations including pipe sizing, pressure loss calculations, pump selection evaluations, and hydraulic grade line assessments.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse, KYPIPE, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with pipeline stress analysis software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing engineering data from site investigations, surveys, vendor information, design drawings, process information, and technical reports to support project development and design.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and engineering analyses for water, slurry, process fluid, and compressed air systems including pipe sizing, pressure loss calculations, pump evaluations, and hydraulic grade line development.
• Assist with development and review of hydraulic models, system curves, pump station designs, pipeline alignments, and surge protection concepts using industry-standard software tools.
• Support the design and selection of pipelines, pumps, valves, piping specialties, and associated mechanical equipment for mining and industrial facilities.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including design criteria, technical specifications, datasheets, calculation packages, piping and valve schedules, hydraulic reports, PFDs, P&IDs, and drawing markups.
• Assist with evaluating alternative design concepts and developing practical engineering solutions that balance technical, operational, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, process, and geotechnical disciplines to support multidisciplinary project execution.
• Write technical reports summarizing engineering analyses, design assumptions, findings, recommendations, and project outcomes.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification, constructability reviews, cost estimate development, bid evaluations, and engineering studies.
• Support field investigations, commissioning activities, troubleshooting efforts, and construction support assignments as required.
• Assist with proposal preparation, scope development, and engineering planning activities in support of business development initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, clients, vendors, and project teams on mining and industrial infrastructure projects.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Hydraulic design

Engineering calculations

Piping systems

Pumps & valves

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Excel proficiency

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Background in Mining/Oil & Gas (preferred)

Tools

AFT Fathom

AFT Impulse

KYPIPE

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is actively seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Pump Stations and Pipelines team across multiple U.S. locations, including Tucson, Lakewood, Tempe, and Houston.

You will support hydraulic, mechanical, and pipeline systems on mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience and a background in fluids, pipe sizing, and pump evaluations, with proficiency in AFT, CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, and AutoCAD.