Lead Mechanical Engineer (Generation)
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join its Power & Energy team in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The role supports projects involving thermal generation and district energy facilities, helping deliver client objectives as part of a growing organization focused on power delivery, power generation, and the energy transition. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design projects, coordinate and direct project contributors, oversee budgets and performance, and work with clients, equipment vendors, contractors, piping designers, and drafters. The position includes engineering calculations and design, preparation of project scopes and studies, application of relevant codes and standards, and responsibility for QA/QC process adherence. Occasional travel to client locations and project sites is expected, approximately 5%–10%. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited program, at least seven years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities, a Professional Engineer license, and experience with power generation and district energy projects. Experience with specified plant design and analysis software is preferred.
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 is preferred.
- Experience with power generation and district energy projects.
- Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, practices, and processes, and their application to project work.
- Specific knowledge of relevant mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with 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 interpret testing results, data, computations, and statistical analyses and develop effective, economical, and logical solutions.
- Effectiveness in coordinating and assertively directing others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
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, coordinating contributors, project budgets, hours, expenses, and 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.
- 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 QA/QC processes.
- Occasionally travel to clients and project sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress; travel is approximately 5%–10%.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
