Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) – Power & Energy team, Houston, TX. Additional locations considered: New York, NY; Seattle, WA; Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Atlanta, GA; Oradell, NJ; Mt. Laurel, NJ.

Role: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work on projects with our Power & Energy Team, designing mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities. Responsibilities include evaluating engineering techniques and standards, performing high‑complexity designs, developing P&IDs, preparing sizing calculations and specifications, creating construction and installation scopes, checking deliverables against industry codes, coordinating with drafters and designers, providing technical mentoring, and conducting investigations of site conditions and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable rules and permits.

Your Impact

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
• Perform high‑complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
• Develop P&IDs for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, fuel gas, hydrogen, and utilities
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including heat recovery steam generators, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers, and pumps
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems
• Check design deliverables by industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
• Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
• Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight
• Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct more complex investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, facilities, building infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits
• Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure layout plans coordinating with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of mechanical design and construction of building and infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans
• Oversee the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implement future‑ready solutions with mechanical engineering design standards
• Lead larger‑scale mechanical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, prepare and oversee relevant project budgets, monitor external events, track hours and expenses, ensure satisfactory performance, and supervise subcontractors, contract work, and employees
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
• Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities
• Develop a client base for providing high‑level mechanical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, building, and infrastructure authorities on federal, state, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities
• 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

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver high‑quality mechanical engineering solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
• 10+ years of post‑education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
• Experience using Thermoflow
• Highly proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and application to permitting and project work‑related issues
• Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements
• Highly proficient with technical computations and calculations, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to regulations
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations of construction and design of facilities, structures, and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with a variety of audiences
• Strong self‑leadership and effective interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid‑to‑senior level team or project members, adhering to QA/QC standards
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with high complexity
• Well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, computations, statistical analysis, and to identify the most effective, economical, and logical solution
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to 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
• Must be flexible to variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and adapt quickly to change in a pressured work environment
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Power plant design experience
• Renewable natural gas plant design experience

WSP Benefits

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

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $115,100 – $205,040. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation based on experience, skill set, and geographic location. Compensation is offered in good faith and is not related to any protected status.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets with over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S. Our culture promotes innovation, integrity, and inclusion, and we provide a flexible and agile workplace model to meet client needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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