Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, Power Generation

Job Description

As an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer on our Energy team, you’ll join a powerhouse group of innovators, problem‑solvers, and world‑builders who thrive on tackling complex challenges across renewable energy, power generation, and energy‑modernization projects. You will be at the forefront of technical work, 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—addressing their challenges and implementing power grid systems of the future.

This position can be located in any of our Canadian offices, with preference for BC and AB.

• Design mechanical piping and equipment for 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

• University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 6 to 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience within the EPCM environment, focusing on Power Generation projects
• Currently licensed professional engineer (P.Eng, Ing, PE) in your province of practice
• Experience with in the consulting environment desired
• 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: $89,800 – $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $60,900 – $83,800

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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. Full details here.