Overview

Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Energy) – WSP in the UK & Ireland. Location: UK (flexible across the UK office network). Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Entry level.

What you will do

• Work with the project team to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs based on these solutions
• Engage on projects at various maturity stages, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design
• Prepare Mechanical deliverables such as calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Collaborate with process engineers to develop process flow diagrams and piping & instrumentation diagrams
• Support development of plant layouts and plant 3D models
• Work with equipment vendors on developing equipment package designs and participate in technical evaluations of vendor designs
• Provide engineering advice and technical solutions related to plant integrity on operational assets
• Develop proposals and bids for the mechanical discipline and contribute 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 a 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 for 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 MS Excel to create schedules and datasheets; MathCAD to undertake engineering calculations
• Experience of thermal plant operational and integrity issue troubleshooting and problem solving

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About the role and our values

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance
Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences; we encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. Employee resource groups support this culture.

Health & Wellbeing
Thrive programme and Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme; menopause support package.

Flex your time
WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities; flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; use of bank holiday entitlement as you prefer.

Your development
We invest in development and training, including mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please indicate if you require workplace adjustments.

Equal opportunity

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of protected characteristics and will provide reasonable adjustments on request.