Mechanical engineering technician Jobs in Chicago, IL

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Power Generation Mechanical Engineering Lead for our office in Seattle, WA . The following office locations will also be considered : Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Boston, MA, Boulder, CO, Chicago, IL, New York, NY and San Francisco, CA . The candidate will be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Collaborate with clients to design thermal power generation facilities across the USA

Work with cross disciplinary teams to provide complete detailed designs, as well as Owner’s Engineer services

Produce or check GT Pro models for project optimization

Assess facility performance based on technology and climate.

Mentor junior to intermediate colleagues and review work produced by team members

Process development with the goal of continuously improving design deliverables

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline.

10+ years of experience in the thermal power generation industry

Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.

Affinity for improving workflow processes; the ability to balance standardization while increasing processes efficiency and quality.

Ability to manage and mentor junior staff and support technical development

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

Demonstrated strong competence in analytical techniques and modeling in solving complex technical problems

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Sound decision-making, strategic thinking, and creative business development capabilities within energy practice.

Occasional travel may be required depending on clients and / or sector activities.

Strong professional work ethic.

Effective communication and inter-personal skills for client and team interactions.

Eager to work and guide fellow team members.

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, OneNote).

Independently plan work schedule and effectively manage individual responsibilities and projects with quick turn-around times.

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Professional Engineering License

Proficiency with gas turbine plant modelling software such as GT Pro

WSP Benefits :

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and / or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation :

Expected Salary (all locations) : $111,200 - $198,220

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only) : $97,100 - $186,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and / or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment / staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.