Senior Mechanical Engineering-Design

New York, NY, United StatesPosted: 2026-10-21This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team inHouston, TX. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. Your ImpactLead mechanical design projects for thermal generation and district energy facilities ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and ensuring satisfactory performance.Interface with clients, equipment vendors and contractors.Perform equipment sizing calculations.Prepare P&IDs, including pipe and valve selection and sizing for power plant systemsRoute piping and design pipe supports.Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems.Conduct engineering studies such as condition assessments or cost estimates.Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects.Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5%-10% travel).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.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline, from an ABET accredited program.10+ years of relevant post education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilitiesProfessional Engineering (PE) license (multi-state preferred).Experience with power generation and district energy projects.Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues. Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Smart Plant 3D or CADworxExperience using Caesar II or AutoPipeExperience using ThermoflowExperience using Arrow/FathomWSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 vacation (or other personal time); Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $134,00-$205,040WSP 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.#S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.