WSP · 8 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer (Generation)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWSP is a leading professional services firm seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join their Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The role involves designing mechanical systems for power generation facilities, leading projects, and providing technical oversight to ensure compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
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, but not limited to, 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/comprehensive 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 construction or operating permits
Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination 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
Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implementing 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, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
10+ years of relevant post education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD
Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
Experience using Thermoflow
Highly proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the 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 making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, structures and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing 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
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
Power plant design experience
Renewable natural gas plant design experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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