Principal Mechanical Engineer (Energy)

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role: We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy Transition Team. Working as part of a large engineering group you will lead the development of mechanical designs on a wide range of energy projects from initial inception through development, construction, operation and decommissioning. Projects include conventional power plants, energy‑from‑waste plants, industrial facilities and carbon capture schemes. Our team’s expertise covers all thermal generation and conversion technologies and includes novel, first‑of‑a‑kind concepts and other low or zero‑carbon technologies such as future fuels and carbon capture, utilisation and storage.

Working together with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, contracting agencies and OEMs we safely deliver projects whilst meeting and exceeding client expectations.

You should be experienced in the delivery of concept, FEED and detail design work, and familiar with working for an OEM, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor or a similar organisation. Experience of working in operations and maintenance (O&M) and an understanding of asset integrity processes and procedures would be highly advantageous to help support our clients with technical advice on their existing facilities and operational plant. You should have knowledge of gas turbine and preferably reciprocating engine power‑train solutions.

Location is flexible across our UK office network.

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• Working with the project team to develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs based on these solutions.
  
• Working on projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.
  
• Preparing mechanical deliverables such as calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers.
  
• Working closely with process engineers in development of process flow diagrams and piping & instrumentation diagrams.
  
• Supporting development of plant layouts and plant 3D models.
  
• Working with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participating in technical evaluations of vendor designs.
  
• Providing engineering advice and technical solutions in relation to plant integrity issues on operational assets.
  
• Developing proposals and bids for the mechanical discipline and contributing to multi‑disciplinary proposals.
  

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• A Degree in a relevant Engineering subject.
  
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of a relevant Engineering Institute.
  
• Post‑graduate work experience within the Power Generation or Oil & Gas industry.
  
• Knowledge of national and international codes and standards used within the industry covering design and manufacturing requirements of plant equipment and piping.
  
• Experience of carrying out pressure vessel and piping design and stress analysis.
  
• Experience of working with mechanical designers and pipe‑stress engineers on plant 3D models.
  
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel to create schedules and datasheets, MathCAD to undertake engineering calculations and to solve engineering problems.
  
• Experience of thermal plant operational and integrity issue troubleshooting and problem solving.
  

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With 72,800 passionate people united by a common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Work‑life balance, inclusivity & belonging, health & wellbeing, flexible working arrangements and development opportunities are part of our commitment to you.

Your development and training are supported through mentoring and chartership pathways.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.