Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, Power Generation

WSP • Vancouver, BC

44d

About The Position

Shape Something Different – Join our Energy subsector, a vital part of WSP’s ERI
(Energy, Resources & Industry) sector, delivering solutions that power Canada’s
energy transition. From upstream and downstream oil and gas to renewable energy
markets, we partner with clients across the full project lifecycle—designing,
engineering, and innovating for a low-carbon future.

Are you ready to help shape the infrastructure that fuels communities today—and
transforms how we power tomorrow? As an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer on our
Energy team, you’ll join a powerhouse group of innovators, problem‑solvers, and
world‑builders who thrive on tackling complex challenges across renewable
energy, power generation, and energy‑modernization projects.  You'll be at the
forefront, tackling projects in a technical role, collaborating with various
disciplines to ensure we meet our mechanical engineering goals. You will support
multiple types of clients (Independent Power Producers, Municipal Electric
Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities, Contractors, and Developers), address their
challenges, and implement power grid systems of the future. In doing so, you
will get the opportunity to work on a wide range of power plant technologies
including biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, fossil fuel,
carbon capture, battery energy storage, and hydro. Here, your expertise won’t
just support projects—it will energize entire systems and play a key role in
building resilient, future‑ready solutions that advance our clients’ missions
and strengthen the communities we serve.

This position can be located in any of our Canadian offices, with preference for
our BC and AB locations.

Requirements

• University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Between 6 to 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment with a focus on Power Generation projects required.
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in their province of practice
• Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
• Experience using Thermoflow

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the consulting environment desired

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for 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.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level