Senior Mechanical Engineer, Power Generation

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Energy

Join our Energy subsector, a vital part of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources & Industry) sector, delivering solutions that power Canada’s energy transition. From upstream and downstream oil and gas to renewable energy markets, we partner with clients across the full project lifecycle—designing, engineering, and innovating for a low‑carbon future.

You will support multiple types of clients (Independent Power Producers, Municipal Electric Utilities, Investor‑Owned Utilities, Contractors, and Developers), address their challenges, and implement power grid systems of the future. Your expertise will energize entire systems and play a key role in building resilient, future‑ready solutions that advance our clients’ missions and strengthen the communities we serve.

• Lead the design of mechanical piping and equipment for Power Generation projects
• 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 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
• 15+ years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment with a focus on Power Generation projects
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in their province of practice
• Experience with in the consulting environment 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 AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
• Experience using Caesar II or Auto Pipe
• Experience using Thermoflow

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $125,400 – $168,900
The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on factors including education, certifications, experience, seniority, location, performance, and business needs.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.