Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

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The Opportunity

WSP’s Energy, Resources and Industry sector supports clients across Canada and internationally with design, engineering and environmental services for energy transition markets. We are seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join teams located in Canadian offices (preferably Calgary, AB; Moncton, NB; Kitchener, ON). You will tackle complex energy projects from initial concepts to detailed engineering, collaborating across disciplines and supporting a wide range of power plant technologies such as biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery storage and hydro.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to inclusion and belonging.
• Flexible work policy supporting work‑life balance.
• We are proud to be a Canadian success story.
• Outstanding career opportunities and a collaborative culture.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, savings programs and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities.
• Prepare mechanical equipment and packaged equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs and technical bid evaluations.
• Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings and data; interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and detailers/designers.
• Ensure effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems.
• Participate in the development of PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform piping design activities including sizing, pressure‑drop calculations, stress analysis and pipe support design.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment, ideally with a focus on industrial facilities.
• Currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in your province of practice.
• Experience within the consulting environment desired.
• Prior experience with power plant or renewable natural gas plant design desired.
• Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx.
• Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe.
• Experience using Thermoflow.

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members worldwide and 12,000+ in Canada. In Canada, we work on everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, iconic building design, sustainable transportation networks, resource extraction and renewable power sources.

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status‑quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Health and Safety

Health and safety is a core value of WSP. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks and work in a variety of environmental conditions, including remote or isolated areas, working alone and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information, please read the full policy.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services