Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join their Power & Energy team in Houston, TX, with consideration for other locations. As part of a growing organisation, the successful candidate will work on projects with the Power & Energy Team.
Your Impact
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead mechanical design projects for thermal generation and district energy facilities. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and ensuring satisfactory performance
- Interfacing with clients, equipment vendors, and contractors
- Mentoring and directing less experienced staff members
- Coordinating design requirements with piping designers and drafters
- Performing equipment sizing calculations and developing piping pressure drop calculations
- Preparing P&IDs, routing piping, and designing pipe supports
- Conducting engineering studies and evaluating, selecting, and applying engineering techniques and procedures
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities
- Professional Engineering (PE) license, preferably multi-state
- Experience with power generation and district energy projects
- Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, practices, and processes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with attention to detail and multi-tasking
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Smart Plant 3D, CADworx, Caesar II, AutoPipe, Thermoflow, or Arrow/Fathom
WSP Benefits
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $134,000-$205,040.
Job Info
- Job Identification: 97942
- Posting Date: 10/21/2026, 08:58 AM