Associate Mechanical Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics, hydraulic system design principles, and pipeline engineering fundamentals.
• Experience developing engineering calculations including pipe sizing, pressure loss calculations, pump selection evaluations, and hydraulic grade line assessments.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse, KYPIPE, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with pipeline stress analysis software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, or equivalent.
• Understanding of piping systems, pumps, valves, slurry transport systems, and fluid conveyance infrastructure.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes, project delivery, and multidisciplinary coordination within a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience preparing and interpreting engineering documents including technical specifications, datasheets, PFDs, P&IDs, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
• Strong analytical mindset with an ability to evaluate technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering calculation development.
• Experience with discipline-specific software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse, CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, AutoCAD, or similar engineering applications.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and conduct policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience supporting mining, minerals processing, slurry transport, tailings, water conveyance, or industrial pipeline projects.

performing hydraulic modeling and interpretation of hydraulic grade lines, pressure profiles, pump curves, and system curves.

• Familiarity with transient (surge) analysis.
• Familiarity with HDPE, steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, or abrasion-resistant piping systems.
• Prior consulting engineering or EPCM project experience.
• Field engineering, commissioning, or construction support experience.
• Active participation in professional engineering organizations.

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $70,400 - $99,100

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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