Principal Mechanical Engineer; Energy

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Energy)

WSP is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy Transition Team across the UK & Ireland.

Flexible across our UK office network.

• Working with the project team to develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Working on projects at various stages:
  Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering, Detailed Design.
• Preparing mechanical deliverables—calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers.
• Collaborating with process engineers on process flow diagrams and piping & instrumentation diagrams.
• Supporting development of plant layouts and 3‑D models.
• Working with equipment vendors to develop designs and evaluate vendor designs.
• Providing engineering advice and technical solutions regarding plant integrity issues on operational assets.
• Developing proposals and bids for the mechanical discipline and contributing to multi‑disciplinary proposals.

• Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and membership of a relevant institute.
• Post‑graduate experience in Power Generation or Oil & Gas.
• Knowledge of national and international design codes and standards for plant equipment and piping.
• Experience in pressure vessel and piping design and stress analysis.
• Experience working with mechanical designers and pipe‑stress engineers on 3‑D models.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for schedules and datasheets, MathCAD for engineering calculations.
• Experience troubleshooting and problem‑solving thermal plant operational and integrity issues.

Work‑life balance, hybrid working policy, inclusivity & belonging, health & wellbeing programmes, flexible working arrangements, and development and training opportunities.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. WSP is an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident leader. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments to support your application.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology / Professional Services