Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

WSP USA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX, with consideration for Seattle, WA; Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Atlanta, GA; Oradell, NJ; and Mt. Laurel, NJ.

The role involves mechanical design from concept through design completion, preparing equipment specs, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with disciplines. Travel 5–10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
• FE or EIT certification completed.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, codes, and construction practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Design mechanical systems per project needs and lead engineers’ guidance.
• Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets, and bid evaluations.
• Review drawings and coordinate with designers and drafters.
• Review vendor submittals for mechanical equipment.
• Interface with electrical, structural, and civil disciplines for coordination.
• Travel to client sites and projects (5–10% travel).
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

FE or EIT

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Smart Plant 3D

CADWorx

Caesar II

AutoPipe

Thermoflow

Arrow/Fathom

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation) 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

• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Design mechanical systems for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the lead mechanical engineers and project engineers.
• Prepare mechanical equipment and packaged equipment specifications, data sheets and technical bid evaluations.
• Review drawing deliverables for a variety of power generation projects, and communicates necessary updates with designers and drafters.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor drawing submittals.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Communicate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, civil) engineers for efficient project coordination.
• Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5%-10% travel)
• 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, from an ABET accredited program.
• 5+ years of relevant post education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
• Successful completion FE or EIT.
• Working knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
• Experience using Thermoflow
• Experience using Arrow/Fathom

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $100,800 - $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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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.