Job Description

Overview

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join its Power & Energy team in Houston, TX, with additional locations considered. The role involves working on projects related to power generation and contributing to a growing organization focused on energy transition.

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical piping and equipment for renewable and fossil power generation facilities.
  • Prepare mechanical equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations.
  • Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings and data, interfacing with suppliers and clients.
  • Ensure effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
  • Prepare construction scopes of work for mechanical systems.
  • Participate in the development of PFDs and P&IDs.
  • Perform piping design activities including sizing, pressure drop calculations, and stress analysis.
  • Work as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements and reporting.
  • Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
  • Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations on research and findings.
  • Assist in the analysis and evaluation of data from field investigations.
  • Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
  • Comply with regulatory requirements for data integrity and documentation.
  • Remain current in mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
  • Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company resources.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx.
  • Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe.
  • Experience using Thermoflow.
  • Knowledge of mechanical system and construction laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Ability to make technical computations and calculations.
  • Project management experience with small to mid-level projects.
  • Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior team members.
  • Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to direct subcontractors and others in the field.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Mount Laurel, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $57/hr, this posting sits about 68% above the $34/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $30–$40/hr middle band drawn from 84 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 94% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Mount Laurel, NJ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Mount Laurel, NJ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 143 other active welding openings from 102 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

WSP in the U.S. currently has 2 other openings live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (11), DC Fabricators (4), and Depot Connect International (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are South Plainfield at $32/hr and Lyndhurst at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.