Lead Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

WSP•Mount Laurel, NJ

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join its Power & Energy team in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The role supports thermal generation and district energy projects and contributes to a growing organization focused on meeting client objectives and solving client challenges. WSP describes its work as part of a global energy-transition consulting practice, with access to resources and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The Lead Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical design projects, coordinates project contributors and design requirements, manages budgets and project performance, and interfaces with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors. The position also provides direction and mentorship to less experienced staff and performs mechanical engineering design, analysis, construction-scope development, and quality-control work. Occasional travel to client locations, projects, and sites is expected, approximately 5%–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 7 years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; multi-state licensure preferred.
Experience with power generation and district energy projects.
Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project work.
Specific knowledge of relevant mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design software.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge, interpret testing results and data, perform computations and statistical analysis, and reach effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Ability to coordinate and assertively direct others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Smart Plant 3D or CADWorx.
Experience using Caesar II or AutoPIPE.
Experience using Thermoflow.
Experience using Arrow or Fathom.
Multi-state PE licensure.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design projects for thermal generation and district energy facilities, communicating contributor responsibilities and schedules.
Prepare and oversee project budgets, track hours and expenses, and ensure satisfactory project performance.
Interface with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors.
Mentor and direct less experienced staff members.
Coordinate design requirements with piping designers and drafters.
Perform equipment-sizing calculations and develop piping pressure-drop calculations.
Prepare P&IDs, including pipe and valve selection and sizing for power plant systems.
Route piping and design pipe supports.
Prepare construction and installation scopes of work for mechanical systems.
Conduct engineering studies, including condition assessments and cost estimates.
Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes, and standards to projects.
Ensure adherence to the QA/QC process.
Travel occasionally to clients, projects, and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5%–10% travel).
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings