Senior Mechanical Engineer, Power Generation

Job Summary

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Energy Team. You will lead mechanical design projects across renewable energy, power generation, and energy‑modernization projects, supporting clients such as Independent Power Producers, Municipal Electric Utilities, Investor‑Owned Utilities, Contractors, and Developers. The role can be located in any Canadian office, with a preference for BC and AB.

• 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 such as heat recovery steam generators, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers, and pumps
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems
• Check design deliverables against industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
• Coordinate with drafters, designers, and engineers to review work progress and results
• Provide technical mentoring and oversight

• University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in an EPCM environment with a focus on Power Generation projects
• Licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in the province of practice
• Experience in a consulting environment preferred
• Proven senior expertise demonstrating leadership to clients and mentoring of others
• Working knowledge of Micro Station 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

Taxable salary range may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, and business needs.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request during the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

Health and safety is a core value. All candidates are expected to comply with WSP’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies during client work.