Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
- 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
Company Overview
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.ccrd.com.