Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

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Our Energy subsector supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi‑phase integrated mega projects, we support upstream, midstream, or downstream oil & gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering, and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain water and marine resources, protect biodiversity, and help clients transition to low‑carbon solutions.

We are committed to meeting the highest industry standards and innovating to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our teams located in any of our Canadian offices, with a preference for Calgary, AB;
Moncton, NB;
Kitchener, ON.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead projects in a senior technical role, collaborating with various disciplines to ensure we meet our mechanical engineering goals. You will support multiple types of clients—including Independent Power Producers, Municipal Electric Utilities, Investor‑Owned Utilities, Contractors, and Developers—address their challenges, and implement power grid systems of the future. You will work on a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, and hydro.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be part of our journey.

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
• Perform high‑complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
• Develop P&IDs for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, fuel gas, hydrogen, and utilities
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, heat recovery steam generators, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers, and pumps
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems
• Check design deliverables by industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
• Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
• Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight

• University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment ideally with a focus on industrial facilities
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in their province of practice
• Experience with in the consulting environment desired
• Previous experience with power plant, renewable natural gas plant design desired
• Proven experience as a senior mechanical expert in front of clients with an ability to lead and mentor others
• Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
• Experience using Caesar II or Auto Pipe
• Experience…