Senior Mechanical Engineer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture. Do you have the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

WSP is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at one of our various offices and who will be supporting mining and metals, oil and gas, and heavy industrial projects. The position is responsible for managing all aspects of the mechanical and piping engineering discipline. This position will be leading small to large projects and will be interacting with all members of the project team, including the client, sub-contractors, and on-site construction contractors.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.  We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Location: Depending on candidate preference, this individual can work in our Salt Lake City, UT, Tucson AZ, Phoenix AZ, or Lakewood, CO. offices. It is preferred to join the Salt Lake City office.

Your Impact

•    Work closely with the department manager to develop, plan, evaluate and recommend solutions for difficult problems.
•    Contribute to preparation of proposals, discipline estimates, design deliverables including but not limited to calculations/lists/drawings, specifications and other engineering documentation using standards and/or new methods as required.
•    Produce drawings, calculations, and other engineering documentation and follows good engineering practices, relevant codes, and standards.
•    Supervise the preparation or prepares technical specifications for purchased equipment.
•    Coordinate and interface with vendors.
•    Prepare technical evaluations of supplier’s proposals.
•    Give effective presentations to customers.
•    Work with and communicate with project management team.
•    Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality.
•    Organize, plan, and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned on a specific project.
•    Perform troubleshooting at operating mine, oil and gas plants, and other heavy industrial plants.
•    Pump and piping system calculations.
•    Pipe stress analysis.
•    Launder sizing.
•    Material handling equipment sizing (including conveyors, bins, silos).
•    Dust collection system sizing
•    Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system sizing
•    Preparation of equipment performance specifications.
•    Equipment and valve schedules/lists, line and tie-point lists.
•    Develop technical reports.
•    Oversee and check work of other junior and mid-level mechanical engineers and designers.
•    Travel for meetings, site visits, as required.
•    Accept remote assignments, as required.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
•    Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and stamp is required in at least one state in USA with ability to acquire licenses in other states.
•    7 – 10+ years of related engineering experience in an EPCM or similar company is required for this position.
•    Knowledge and understanding of how the mechanical and piping engineering activities integrate into a complete project.
•    Excellent written and oral skills.
•    Ability to work and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
•    Ability to work with administrative supervision and effectively manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
•    Understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of the organization’s projects and proposals.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and specialized software packages used for mechanical and piping engineering and design.
•    Knowledge of relevant industry codes such as, but not limited to, ASME, CEMA and API.
•    Preference will be given to candidate with experience in Mineral / Mining and and/or Oil and Gas projects.
•    Preference will be given to applicants with a Professional Engineering designation.
•    Project Management experience or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in an engineering consulting environment is a plus.
•    Must pass drug screen and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    MS Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from ABET accredited program.
•    An up to date NCEES record.
•    Design-Build project execution experience.
•    Experience with metal/mineral mining, oil and gas, industrial water treatment, and municipal facilities projects.
•    AutoCAD, Revit, or other design program competence.

Compensation and Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. 

Expected Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.