OverviewPrincipal Pipeline Engineer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Location is flexible across our UK office network.What you will doWe are seeking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy Transition Team, helping to contribute towards its continuing success. Working as part of a large engineering group the role requires the candidate to lead the development of mechanical designs on a wide range of transmission projects, including natural gas at below and above 7 bar, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, LNG terminals, and biogas. There is also an opportunity to work on projects within the wider energy portfolio, including conventional power plants, energy-from-waste plants, industrial facilities and carbon capture schemes.The UK Energy Transition team provides services to our clients and their projects from initial inception through development and construction to operation and decommissioning, supporting clients over the entire lifecycle of a project. Our team’s expertise covers all thermal generation and conversion technologies and includes novel, first-of-a-kind concepts and other low or zero-carbon technologies such as future fuels and carbon capture, utilisation and storage. We work with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, lending agencies, contractors and OEMs to safely deliver projects while meeting and exceeding client expectations.The candidate should be experienced in the delivery of concept, FEED and detail design work and be familiar with working for an OEM, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor or a similar organisation.Location is flexible across our UK office network.What a typical week would includeWorking with the project team to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs based on these solutions.Working on projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including feasibility studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. There will be opportunities for site work during project development, construction and commissioning.Preparation of Pipeline deliverables and Above Ground Installations such as wall thickness calculations, piping specifications.Undertaking Pipeline routing and population studies.Working closely with other engineering disciplines in development of designs.Supporting development of layouts and 3D models.Developing proposals and bids for the piping and layout discipline and contributing to multi-disciplinary proposals.What we will be looking for you to demonstrateA Degree in a relevant Engineering subjectChartered Engineer or working towards IEng/Ceng and a member of relevant Engineering InstituteWork experience within the gas industryThe ability and desire to assume a lead role in the development of pipeline and AGI engineering deliverablesKnowledge of national and international codes and standards used within the industry covering design and manufacturing requirements of plant equipment and pipingExperience of carrying out pipeline and AGI designExperience of working in a multi discipline team on plant 3D modelsProven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief / scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculationsExperience of operational and integrity issue troubleshooting and problem solvingBe familiar with the Autodesk suite of products, specifically AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks and BIM360Must be proficient in the use MS Office suite of products to create technical reports, specifications; schedules and calculationsExperience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solutionAbout UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.What’s in it for youWork-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the 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 with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities; part-time and flexible working arrangements; extra leave options; flexible bank holiday usage.Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.#WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.EEO statement kept to ensure compliance with requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr