Principal Mechanical Engineer (Energy) – WSP, UK & Ireland

Overview

WSP is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Energy Transition Team. You will lead mechanical design work across a wide range of energy projects, from initial conception to decommissioning, including conventional power plants, energy‑from‑waste plants, industrial facilities and carbon capture schemes.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative mechanical solutions for complex projects.
• Work on projects at various maturity stages: Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.
• Prepare mechanical deliverables: calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers on PFDs and P&IDs.
• Support plant layout development and 3D model creation.
• Engage with equipment vendors on design packages and conduct technical evaluations of vendor designs.
• Provide engineering advice on plant integrity issues for operational assets.
• Contribute to multi‑disciplinary proposals and bids for the mechanical discipline.

Qualifications

• 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 power generation or oil & gas industry.
• Knowledge of national and international codes and standards for plant equipment and piping.
• Experience of pressure vessel and piping design and stress analysis.
• Experience working with mechanical designers and pipe stress engineers on plant 3D models.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for schedules and datasheets; experience with MathCAD for engineering calculations.
• Experience of thermal plant operational and integrity issue troubleshooting and problem solving.

Location

Location is flexible across our UK office network.

Benefits

WSP offers a hybrid working policy, inclusive culture, health & wellbeing support, and flexible working arrangements.

EEO Statement

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. WSP is a Disability Confident leader and 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.