Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

WSP Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join the Power & Energy team in Houston, TX, with opportunities to work on projects across multiple U.S. locations.

You will design piping and equipment for power generation facilities, develop specifications, review vendor drawings, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, codes, regulations, and documentation.
• Ability to perform technical computations and plan inspections.
• Project management experience on small to mid-level projects.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for power generation facilities.
• Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, and other engineers.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs and perform piping design tasks (sizing, stress analysis, supports).
• Lead junior engineers and ensure QA/QC adherence.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations with findings and recommendations.
• Provide field input for project scope and risk mitigation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

QA/QC

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SmartPlant 3D

CADWorx

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

Thermoflow

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for 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. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world‑class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure‑play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily 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 onTIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

Your Impact

• 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.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out installation of equipment, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring 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 that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing 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 the 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, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 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 Auto CAD
• 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.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid‑level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, structures and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Highly capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently 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

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $150,950

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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