Senior Mechanical Engineer

WSP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. This role involves managing mechanical and piping engineering tasks for diverse projects in mining, oil, and gas sectors. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, an EIT certification, and a P.E. license is preferred.

With 5-7 years of relevant experience, you’ll be responsible for producing engineering documentation, collaborating with clients, and overseeing junior engineers. Travel is required for site visits approximately 10%-15% of the time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 7 years of related engineering experience in an EPCM or similar company.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and piping engineering integration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical and piping engineering aspects of projects.
• Produce engineering documentation and specifications.
• Travel for meetings and site visits, 10% - 15% travel expected.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Understanding of industry codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT required

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP currently has a career opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in South Jordan, UT and support mining and metals, oil and gas, and heavy industrial projects. The position is responsible for managing all aspects of the mechanical and piping engineering discipline. This position will be leading small to large projects and will be interacting with all members of the project team, including the client, sub-contractors, and on-site construction contractors.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Your Impact

• Work closely with the department manager to develop, plan, evaluate and recommend solutions for difficult problems.
• Produce drawings, calculations, and other engineering documentation and follows good engineering practices, relevant codes, and standards.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals, discipline estimates, design deliverables including but not limited to calculations/lists/drawings, specifications and other engineering documentation using standards and/or new methods as required.
• Supervise the preparation or prepares technical specifications for purchased equipment.
• Coordinate and interface with vendors.
• Prepare technical evaluations of supplier’s proposals.
• Give effective presentations to customers.
• Work with and communicate with project management team.
• Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality.
• Organize, plan, and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned on a specific project.
• Perform troubleshooting at operating mine, oil and gas plants, and other heavy industrial plants.
• Pump and piping system calculations.
• Pipe stress analysis.
• Launder sizing.
• Material handling equipment sizing (including conveyors, bins, silos).
• Dust collection system sizing
• Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system sizing
• Preparation of equipment performance specifications.
• Equipment and valve schedules/lists, line and tie-point lists.
• Develop technical reports.
• Oversee and check work of other junior and mid-level mechanical engineers and designers.
• Will travel for meetings and site visits and accept remote assignments, as required. Approximately 10% - 15% travel.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• EIT required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and stamp is preferred in at least one state in USA with ability to acquire licenses in other states.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of related engineering experience in an EPCM or similar company is required for this position.
• Knowledge and understanding of how the mechanical and piping engineering activities integrate into a complete project.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
• Ability to work with administrative supervision and effectively manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of the organization’s projects and proposals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and specialized software packages used for mechanical and piping engineering and design.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes such as, but not limited to, ASME, CEMA and API.
• Preference will be given to candidate with experience in Mineral / Mining and/or Oil and Gas projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and site visits and accept remote assignments, as required. Approximately 10% - 15% travel.
• Must pass background check.

Desired Qualifications

• MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from ABET accredited program.
• Project Management experience or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in an engineering consulting environment is a plus.
• An up to date NCEES record.
• Design-Build project execution experience.
• Experience with metal/mineral mining, oil and gas, industrial water treatment, and municipal facilities projects.
• AutoCAD, Revit, or other design program competence.