What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. This role is strategically important to our future growth and impact.
Position: Principal Mechanical Engineer
We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer who has a can-do attitude, is consultative, able to prioritise their work, and is results-oriented. The successful candidate will be a team player and able to work with a range of stakeholders, including influencing senior leaders. Responsibilities include:
Work as part of a national multi-disciplinary water team to deliver on project goals.
Manage the overall scope and day-to-day tasks of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
Manage the production and review of concise, high-quality technical documentation that effectively presents complex information and results to technical and non-technical clients.
Contribute to and manage projects, including providing technical review and sign off, risk management, and commercial and project management.
Apply relevant State and Federal legislation as it pertains to water and apply industry standards and guidelines.
Undertake liaison with project stakeholders including clients and vendors.
Provide technical contribution to proposals and/or pursuits.
Actively contribute to business development initiatives when required.
Keep abreast of current water and wastewater technology and provide technical expertise and innovation in the design and procurement of projects.
Participate in company development initiatives.
Support and mentor staff, including active participation in the Mentoring Program.
Engage in shaping the industry and events through committees, industry bodies, delivery papers, etc.
About You
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with CPEng accreditation. Relevant experience in the Water industry (consulting experience is desirable).
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated strong technical expertise across a wide spectrum of Water and/or Wastewater design projects. Proficiency in assuming roles of technical lead or subject matter expert across multiple projects.
Report Preparation and Communication: Ability to prepare, produce technically sound reports with minimal need for corrections, and review technical reports for medium to large-scale projects. Skill in conveying complex technical matters effectively to clients.
Technical Leadership: Proficient in providing technical leadership in complex mechanical and hydraulic design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Familiarity with Design Basis, Equipment Sizing, and P&ID development. Expertise in utilizing analytics techniques and data processing to develop models for predicting behavior of plant and equipment.
Safety and Risk Management: Experience with HAZOP methodologies, and adeptness in safety in design practices and processes. Competence in identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures for medium to large-scale projects.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page. With us, you can. Apply today.
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