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Overview

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their Pump Stations and Pipelines team in various locations. This role involves supporting technical staff and project managers in the planning, design, analysis, and implementation of hydraulic, mechanical, and pipeline systems on various projects.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing engineering data from various sources.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations and engineering analyses for various fluid systems.
  • Assist with development and review of hydraulic models and pump station designs.
  • Support the design and selection of pipelines, pumps, valves, and associated mechanical equipment.
  • Prepare engineering deliverables including design criteria and technical specifications.
  • Evaluate alternative design concepts and develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Coordinate with various disciplines to support multidisciplinary project execution.
  • Write technical reports summarizing engineering analyses and project outcomes.
  • Assist with risk identification, constructability reviews, and engineering studies.
  • Support field investigations and construction support assignments as required.
  • Assist with proposal preparation and engineering planning activities.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, clients, and project teams.
  • Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company resources and conduct.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • Familiarity with fluid mechanics and hydraulic system design principles.
  • Experience developing engineering calculations for pipe sizing and pressure loss.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as AFT Fathom or similar.
  • Familiarity with pipeline stress analysis software such as CAESAR II or equivalent.
  • Understanding of piping systems, pumps, valves, and fluid conveyance infrastructure.
  • Experience preparing and interpreting engineering documents and technical reports.
  • Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Capable self-leadership with attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering calculation development.
  • Experience with discipline-specific software such as AutoCAD or similar.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and conduct policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Tucson, AZ preferred; also available in Tempe, AZ, Lakewood, CO, or Houston, TX.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Tempe, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $41/hr, this posting sits about 57% above the $26/hr median for welding jobs in Tempe, AZ — toward the top of a $24–$30/hr middle band drawn from 10 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 90% 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 Tempe, AZ

We're tracking 27 other active welding openings in Tempe, AZ right now, from 19 different employers. 11 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 500 other active welding openings from 274 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tempe, or widen the search to Arizona.

WSP in the U.S. currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (20), EZARC (19), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Mesa at $33/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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