Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

WSP is a leading professional services firm currently seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join their Power & Energy team. The role involves designing mechanical systems for power generation facilities and collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure project success.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Power plant design experience
• Renewable natural gas plant design experience