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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

WSP Mount Laurel, NJ senior full-time

Salary

$140,000-$171,100 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join their Power & Energy team in Mount Laurel, NJ. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design projects for thermal generation and district energy facilities, interfacing with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical design projects for thermal generation and district energy facilities
  • 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, route piping, and design pipe supports
  • Conduct engineering studies and evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and procedures
  • Ensure QA/QC process adherence and exercise responsible decision-making

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
  • 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license (multi-state preferred)
  • Experience with power generation and district energy projects
  • Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, and process
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using Smart Plant 3D, CADworx, Caesar II, AutoPipe, Thermoflow, or Arrow/Fathom

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Expected salary: $140,000-$171,100
  • Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; and paid parental leave

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Smart Plant 3D
  • CADworx
  • Caesar II
  • AutoPipe
  • Thermoflow
  • Arrow/Fathom

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98773

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