Senior Mechanical Engineer, Power & Energy (Generation)

WSP Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) in Houston, TX, with 10+ years in mechanical design for power generation and district energy projects. You will lead design efforts, interface with clients and vendors, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with piping and drafting teams.

This role requires PE licensure (multi-state preferred) and involves occasional site travel (5–10%). The team works within a growing global organization focused on energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
• PE license (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with power generation and district energy projects.
• Strong engineering and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects for thermal generation and district energy facilities.
• Interface with clients, vendors and contractors.
• Mentor less experienced staff and coordinate with piping designers.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations and piping pressure drop calculations.
• Prepare P&IDs with appropriate pipe/valve sizing.
• Develop construction scopes of work and QA/QC adherence.
• Travel to sites for verification and progress (5–10%).
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and policies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Client interface

Mentoring

P&ID proficiency

Piping design

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

CADWorx

Caesar II

AutoPipe

Thermoflow

Arrow/Fathom

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) in Houston, TX, with 10+ years in mechanical design for power generation and district energy projects. You will lead design efforts, interface with clients and vendors, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with piping and drafting teams.

This role requires PE licensure (multi-state preferred) and involves occasional site travel (5–10%). The team works within a growing global organization focused on energy transition.