Mechanical Engineer Technical Director (Generation)
WSP in the U.S., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Mechanical Engineer Technical Director (Generation) – Houston, TX (and other locations)
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mechanical Engineer Technical Director (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following locations will also be considered: Boise, ID; Seattle, WA; Overland Park, KS; Atlanta, GA; Oradell, NJ; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and West Palm Beach, FL. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world‑class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure‑play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.
With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S., WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s “Change the World” list.
As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
Your Impact
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
Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the mechanical engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector
Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards
Lead larger‑scale more complex mechanical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Responsible for the pursuit and development of business and the successful execution of work for current and potential building and infrastructure work within a geography specifically for the large projects within the area
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area
Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition are developed and continuously improved
Schedule engineering discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work
Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry‑related groups, and various government and community entities
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics – and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions
Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi‑disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients
Develop a client base for providing high level mechanical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross‑selling of other WSP capabilities
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future‑ready solutions for clients
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
12+ years of relevant post‑education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities
Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred)
Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD
Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
Experience using Thermoflow
Advanced proficiency with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues
Advanced proficiency with building and infrastructure design
Strong working knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid‑level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company‑wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
Advanced proficiency with office automation, load calculations, discipline‑specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering
Power plant design experience
Renewable natural gas plant design experience
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800 - $249,150
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world‑class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure‑play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.
With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S., WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s “Change the World” list.
As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
Your Impact
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
Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the mechanical engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector
Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards
Lead larger‑scale more complex mechanical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Responsible for the pursuit and development of business and the successful execution of work for current and potential building and infrastructure work within a geography specifically for the large projects within the area
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area
Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition are developed and continuously improved
Schedule engineering discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work
Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry‑related groups, and various government and community entities
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics – and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions
Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi‑disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients
Develop a client base for providing high level mechanical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross‑selling of other WSP capabilities
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future‑ready solutions for clients
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
12+ years of relevant post‑education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities
Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred)
Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD
Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx
Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe
Experience using Thermoflow
Advanced proficiency with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues
Advanced proficiency with building and infrastructure design
Strong working knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid‑level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company‑wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
Advanced proficiency with office automation, load calculations, discipline‑specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering
Power plant design experience
Renewable natural gas plant design experience
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800 - $249,150
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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