Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Lead

This Opportunity

WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Generation Mechanical Engineer.The ideal candidate will be in Boise, ID; Honolulu, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville, AL; though other locations may be considered.

The Federal Power and Energy Team is a growing organization within the Federal Business Line focusing on mission critical facilities and energy infrastructure projects for the Department of Defense (DOD).

This role will provide lead electrical engineering support and technical expertise on assigned 10 to 20MW scale campus generation design projects.Candidates must have solid understanding of reciprocating engine generators in single or paralleled configurations and the control systems necessary for them to interface with the load and other power sources.Candidates must also have a strong understanding of codes and environmental requirements associated with generator emissions and noise.

As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex generation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects.

Your Impact

• Lead the design of mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities
• Perform piping design activities including sizing, pressure drop calculations, stress analysis, pipe support design, pipeline lists, valve lists, etc.
• Prepare plant layout drawings.
• Perform high-complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
• Develop PFD’s and P&IDs for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, cooling water, water treatment, fuel gas, diesel fuel, and utilities.
• Prepare sizing calculations, specifications, data sheets, RFQ’s, and technical bid evaluations for mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, reciprocating engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, condensers, cooling towers, auxiliary boilers, tanks, pumps, etc.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
• Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings and data. Interface and effectively communicate with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems.
• Work individually or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects; assist with installation layouts, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with owner project requirements, specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Ensuring project work conforms with the contract, project scope, specifications, permits, compliance documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Preparation of engineering budgets, schedules, and bill of quantities for material, equipment, and labor.
• Preparation of proposals for obtaining new work.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for ensuring quality, accurate deliverables.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations.
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Remain current in latest mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating mechanical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience with a focus onPower Generation projects providing design deliverables for large capital projects with single and parallel generation configurations.
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (PE).
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Knowledge and experience with federal government project design with understanding of and direct application of UFCs, UFGSs, FCs, NFPA standards, and ICC standards.
• Experience within the consulting environment required.
• Proven experience with client interaction as a senior mechanical subject matter expert with an ability to lead and mentor others.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, design-bid-build, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to self-perform all mechanical engineering tasks associated with the project:proposal, site investigation, design, engineering calculations, cost estimating, attend client review meetings, provide in-office and on-site construction support.
• Ability to perform and review technical computations and calculations involving the application of mechanical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Ability to plan and conduct construction observations and site engineering investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Renewable and natural gas/diesel fired generation plant design experience.
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
• Experience using Thermoflow
• Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD and REVIT.
• SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience.
• Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Renewable and natural gas/diesel fired generation plant design experience.
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
• Experience using Thermoflow
• Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD and REVIT.
• SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience.
• Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards.

Disclaimer:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $119,600 - $213,200

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $119,600 - $200,100

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.

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