Mechanical Engineer – Low Carbon (Energy)

job description

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. We foster a culture where you can embrace your curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and experience diverse perspectives. Our team of 72,800 people worldwide is united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

About the Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy Transition Team, where you will lead mechanical designs for a broad spectrum of energy projects—from initial inception through to decommissioning. You will be a key player in a large engineering group, working on everything from conventional power plants and industrial facilities to pioneering carbon capture schemes and future fuels. This role is perfect for a professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems and providing expert advice on asset integrity. You will have the opportunity to work with private developers, government bodies, and global OEMs to deliver safe, low-carbon solutions that exceed client expectations across our flexible UK office network.

In This Role You Will Be

• 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

• Preparation of 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

• Provide 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

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A Degree in a relevant Engineering subject

• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of relevant Engineering Institute

• Post graduate work experience within 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

• Proficient 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

Workforce & Role Data