Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Math

Materials Engineers

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.

Salary Breakdown

Materials Engineers

Average

$101,550

ANNUAL

$48.82

HOURLY

Entry Level

$75,170

ANNUAL

$36.14

HOURLY

Mid Level

$97,090

ANNUAL

$46.68

HOURLY

Expert Level

$162,410

ANNUAL

$78.08

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Materials Engineers

264

Current Available Jobs

420

Projected job openings through 2032


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KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Chemistry

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Physics

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Science

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

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ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

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Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

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Job Opportunities

Materials Engineers

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Careers
    TSMC    Phoenix, AZ 85083
     Posted 1 day    

    At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. As long as you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.

    TSMC Arizona is hiring individuals to join our 5-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a TSMC AZ employee, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.


    Seniority Level

    Entry (non-student)

    Field of Interest

    Manufacturing

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Fire Life Safety Systems Technician
    TSMC    Phoenix, AZ 85083
     Posted 2 days    

    Responsibilities:
    Assemble, repair, test, and maintain fire protection, fire alarm and HGM systems and components according to system specifications.
    Submits documented reports regarding installed fire suppression and HGM system’s inspection
    Ensures all electrical systems safety is understood and followed during the completion of system maintenance
    Supervises and performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance of the following: Fire Risers, Fire Extinguishers, PIV’s, Tampers/Flow switches, Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression, Foam Systems, Carousals, Hydrants, Heat/Smoke detectors, Toxic Gas, Flammable gas, Multi Gas, O2 and other types of sensors.
    Must have the ability or familiarity to interface with both Fire Alarm Systems as well as PLCs and SCADA systems.
    Dismantles portable fire extinguishers and examines tubing, horns, head gaskets, cutter discs and other parts for defects and replaces worn or damaged parts.
    Responsible for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
    Additional duties per business demands.

    Knowledge and Personal skills:
    The LSS Technician must have knowledge of industry standards, local fire and building codes, and the ability to apply to maintenance and testing of site LSS systems. Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications. The ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers
    Always follow all safety policies and procedures
    Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and act accordingly
    Ability to draft and follow written practices, maintenance, and operating procedures
    Strong attention to details, demonstrated experience reviewing procedural documents for completeness and accuracy
    Computer skills including the ability to operate MS Office applications engineering drawing databases at a highly proficient level
    Capable of working independently and exhibit effective time management skills
    Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed or in times of emergencies
    Contributes recommendations and suggestion for work method improvements, safety, materials, and tools
    Skilled in use of electrical and hand-held diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and specialized tools required to execute the position responsibilities.

    Education and Training:
    High School Diploma is required
    Technical College or Trade Program is preferred
    5+ years of experience with life safety systems and/or fire suppression systems working in an Industrial setting are highly preferred
    Competency in basic mathematic skills including fractions, addition, subtraction, division
    Fire Protection licenses are preferred
    Familiar with computer equipment, and capable of operating or learning specialized computer software systems

    Physical Requirements:
    The Life Safety Systems Technician may spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain. Perform strenuous labor and general maintenance activities. The LSS Technician will be required to regularly lift to 50 lbs., carry and adjust heavy objects. Foreseeably the position will encounter sharp, hot, and very cold supplies equipment, and parts. The LSS Technician must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.

    Sensory demands include exposure to the smells and sounds characteristic of an industrial work environment. The LSS Technician must have the ability to safely climb ladders, work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


    Seniority Level

    Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)

    Field of Interest

    Manufacturing

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • VDC / BIM / MEP Technicians
    TSMC    Phoenix, AZ 85083
     Posted 2 days    

    A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

    TSMC Arizona is looking for a Facility Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) /BIM Technician to join our new fab design team, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona.
    Become part of a unique team of technology enthusiasts united by a common purpose – to unleash innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world.
    Nowhere is that opportunity greater than in the semiconductor industry. Our employees' success is our most prized achievement, and we are proud that so many of them have made TSMC the place to build their lifelong careers. As part of the Construction/Facility team, you’ll be part of something special, unleashing innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world.

    Job Description:
    Work with BIM managers and engineers to create CAD drawings and 3D BIM models for facility systems and buildings.
    Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure drawing/BIM model quality and coordination.
    Conduct 3D clash detection using Na
    Collaborate with space managers and engineers to develop space usage principles and workflows.
    Generate space management drawings. visworks and coordinate with subcontractors to resolve clashes.
    Communicate across the organization, collect design information from users, and coordinate meetings for system engineers and users to align design requirements.
    Document and maintain CAD drawings and 3D model versions.
    Take meeting minutes, consolidate lessons learned, and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and documentation.
    Schedule and track the progress of 3D models and space management coordination drawings.
    Conduct onsite facility system verification, spot checks, and measurements to ensure systems are installed correctly as modeled.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:
    Extensive experience in BIM software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks, is required.
    Knowledge of Dynamo software is a plus.
    Previous construction/design work experience is required. Experience with MEP and building design is preferred.
    Semiconductor factory VDC/BIM and space management experience considered a plus.
    Experience working at a construction site is required.
    Good communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
    Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
    Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
    Fluency in English speaking, reading, and writing.
    Daily onsite work is required; remote work is not an option.
    B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields is considered a plus.
    A professional certificate in BIM modeling is highly desired.

    Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.


    Seniority Level

    Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)

    Field of Interest

    Manufacturing

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Control Systems Project Engineer – Automation and Facility Systems
    AeroSpec, Inc.    Chandler, AZ 85225
     Posted 5 days    

    About AeroSpec
    AeroSpec is a global leader in innovative design, engineering, and manufacturing of automated assembly and test systems in a host of different industries including semi-conductor, medical devices, defense, consumer products and pharmaceutical. Core competences include advanced high speed motion controls, precision component placement, precision custom metrology systems, machine vision, robotic systems, laser integration and facility control equipment. AeroSpec is ISO 9001 registered, and UL Listed company and able to provide CE certifications, UL markings, and FDA Medical & Pharmaceutical validation. For details of our equipment portfolio and capabilities, visit AeroSpec at www.aerospecinc.com.

    A Day in the Life…

    AeroSpec’s Control System Project Engineer will face many rewarding challenges in their day-to-day experiences. Using a Scrum-based project management methodology, along with sophisticated visual management of tasks, the Project Engineer will engage with peers on a daily basis discussing schedule, planning and resource forecasting for current and upcoming projects. Technical reviews of on-going projects, peer reviews of junior engineers’ work and customer-facing reviews and submittals ensure requirements and responsibilities are accurately communicated. The Project Engineer may be engaged on up-to-a-dozen projects at any one time in various states of our internal workflow.

    What you will do:

    Manage the engineering and control system design for a variety of assembly, test, and; facility applications including lean equipment, large scale assembly and processing lines, specialized test equipment, and facility control panels. These control systems may contain PLCs, IPCs, industrial Ethernet networks, distributed I/O, drives, motors, sensors, industrial user interfaces, power management, surge suppression and interfacing with electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic system components.
    Participate in equipment conceptual development and carefully balance system specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
    Budget & Quoting.
    Collaborate with the control systems software development group to ensure software meets design requirements for the proposed control system architecture.
    Provide block diagrams and other graphic specifications to define all critical elements of the control system architecture. Be able to defend the system concept and component selection to client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
    Implement ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061 compliant control safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
    Manage the development of detailed control system wiring diagrams, electrical & pneumatics schematics, enclosure/back panel drawings, and parts lists. Participate in peer reviews of the system to ensure compliance with AeroSpec common practices and industry standards (i.e. UL)
    Collaborate with the company’s purchasing and operation staff to ensure the correct parts are ordered and received. Provide guidance and oversight when needed during panel and/or control system fabrication and integration.
    Provide mentoring for junior controls engineers and integration technicians on various aspects of control system design and development.

    What we need:

    Minimum of five years of professional level hands-on experience managing, specifying, installing, testing, optimizing and commissioning complex industrial automation and control systems for process control, and industrial automation.
    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or other degree augmented with relevant experience.
    Broad experience working with electrical and automation components from manufacturers such as Rockwell Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Phoenix Contact, Cognex, Square D, Festo, SMC, Wiedmueller, Wago, Hoffman, etc.
    Experience with common field devices used in automation such as robots, laser systems, machine vision systems, indexers, pick and places, etc.
    Expert proficiency at integrating PLCs, IPCs, and HMIs into control systems.
    Extensive background with motion control using industrial drives, servomotors, stepper motors, linear motors, etc.
    Highly experienced with networking industrial automation systems and subsystems.
    Working knowledge of industry standards (UL508A, NFPA79, IEC, NEC).
    Expert proficiency using AutoCAD for electrical applications as well as control system mechanical components and fabricated parts.
    Proficient with Microsoft 365


    Seniority Level

    Experienced (5+ years, non-manager)

    Field of Interest

    Manufacturing

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Lead Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
    WSP USA    Tempe, AZ 85282
     Posted 8 days    

    Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

    This Opportunity

    **kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA** , is currently initiating a search for a **Lead Mechanical Engineer** that can be located out of our **kW Tempe, Arizona office.**

    As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities.

    Your Impact

    + Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects

    + Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems

    + Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs

    + Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners

    + Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions

    + Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers

    + Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders

    + Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships

    + Mentor and train junior engineers

    + Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution

    + Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance

    + Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external

    + Select and schedule major equipment

    + Develop project specifications

    + Survey and evaluate existing conditions

    + Perform construction administration tasks

    Who You Are

    The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites.

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis

    + 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings

    + EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible

    + Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills

    + Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow

    + Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    + Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow

    + Mission Critical/Data Center experience

    + Experience with international projects

    \#LI-JB3

    **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.
    www.wsp.com

    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.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Rock Mechanics Engineer
    WSP USA    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 8 days    

    **This Opportunity**

    WSP is currently initiating a search for a Rock Mechanics Engineer for our Reno, NV office. The following locations will also be considered: Tucson, AZ. Be involved in projects with our Mine Engineering & Stability Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

    **Your Impact**

    + Supporting senior and intermediate engineering staff in completion of projects in the area of Open Pit and Underground mining rock mechanics and mine closure

    + Performing field work, data collection, field testing, data analysis, excavation stability assessments, and calculations

    + Researching specific rock engineering and mine closure problems

    + Field work will include some aspects of surveying, drilling coordination, geotechnical core logging/mapping, and construction monitoring

    + Data reduction and analysis of investigation data

    + Preparing and working with 2D and 3D models

    + Assisting with geotechnical characterization and assessments in support of underground, open pit, and mine closure rock mechanics projects

    + Assisting with the preparation of technical reports

    + Role will include a combination of office and field work

    + Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers and scientific professionals to execute project work

    + Conduct geotechnical engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design, issue, and/or to plan for future needs.

    + 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 Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.

    + 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior geotechnical design experience.

    + Possesses or eligible to receive Engineer in Training Certification.

    + Technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering including: evaluating slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, dewatering, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

    + Proficient understanding of the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to perform mine stability analysis of both surface and underground mining operations.

    + Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

    + Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work.

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

    + Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

    + Relevant consulting or operating experience in a mining or consulting setting

    + Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

    + Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

    + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

    + Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD)

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer usage

    + Knowledge of programming language (VB, python, or other) would be an asset

    + Demonstrates a 'Safety First" focus attitude and traits in line with WSP’s core values

    + Strong organizational skills

    + 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.

    + Ability to travel and work in other WSP offices as required.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    + Master’s Degree in Engineering.

    + Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

    \#LI-MC2

    **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.
    www.wsp.com

    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.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Vice President Civil Engineering - Waste Sector
    WSP USA    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 8 days    

    **This Opportunity**

    WSP seeks to hire a Vice President to be leader in WSP’s **Civil and Ground Engineering Services,** with a focus on the Solid Waste and Mining Sectors. The position can be based in any of the Southwest States but will roll-up under our California Region of our **Earth & Environment Business-Line** . The candidate will play a key leadership role in our California and Southwest States as we continue to strengthen and expand our Civil and Ground Engineering Services. In this role, you will be a leader who leverages cross collaboration with other WSP business-lines such as Transport and Infrastructure (T&I), Property and Buildings (P&B), Energy, Water, Federal, Advisory Services, and Project Management and Construction Management (PMCM) to bring value to our clients. WSP has over 5000 multidisciplinary professionals in Southwest State and California between all our business-lines and a further 20,000 nationally.

    At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our Future Ready business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities, expand our horizons and partner our clients. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

    **Your Impact**

    As part of the team, you will be a major contributor and leading project teams within our **Civil and Ground Engineering, Earth & Environment Team** delivering services for civil, environmental and ground-engineering projects that involve waste management and mining facility design and permitting, stormwater management, landfill gas management, operations planning, construction quality assurance.

    WSP’s vision is based on a passionate, thoughtful strategy that embraces the four pillars of our business: Clients, People & Culture, Operational Excellence, and Expertise:

    **Clients**

    + Drives performance of the civil and ground engineering services, working with other senior practitioners and business-lines, strategically grows our market share to fulfill our goal that WSP become the preferred, trusted advisor to our clients.

    + Manages local client coordination and cross-selling efforts in coordination with the broader California and Southwest Regions and National Client and Sector Teams.

    + Brings an expanded view and integrated response to complex challenges by leveraging our full suite of offerings across all end-markets.

    + Utilizes our extended reach of technical and subject matter experts (SMEs) across the region, offices and the globe to foster new and innovative client delivery.

    + Drives growth through excellence in delivery and client relationship management and being a “trusted advisor”.

    **People & Culture**

    + Works with regional and national business-line leadership to attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking – crafting a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive.

    + Emphasizes employee training, development and mentoring to create a unique work experience.

    + Inspires, motivates and promotes the best of WSP to our clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale.

    + 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.

    **Expertise & Operational Excellence**

    + Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.

    + Lead larger-scale more complex civil engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.

    + Function as the regional manager to lead Construction Quality Assurance programs for a variety of clients and end-markets, bring together our field teams and establishing common standards for workload balancing and service delivery.

    + Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.

    + Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility

    + Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area.

    + Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved.

    + Serve as the engineering disciplines lead representatives/liaisons to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.

    + Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics – and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices.

    + Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.

    **Who You Are**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Minimum Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related degree

    + Valid PE registration, preferably in NV, CO, NM and AZ with a commitment to seek PE in CA.

    + 12+ years of experience in the practice of civil engineering design

    + Experience in any of the following areas of practice; design and construction quality assurance for solid waste containment systems, preparing permitting documents for solid waste facilities, landfill gas compliance and management, preparing fill sequence and master plans for solid waste facilities (experience in more than one area preferred)

    + Extensive experience in leading teams providing CQA services for Solid Waste and Mining Sector Clients

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software

    + Ability to work both independently and within groups

    + Excellent work history with leadership abilities and a positive attitude

    + Candidate must interact well with the public and clients and have excellent teamwork skills

    + Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

    + Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

    + Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

    + Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment.

    + Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.

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

    + Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.

    + Routine travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    + Master’s Degree would be an asset.

    + Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training and other relevant industry safety training (OSHA Hazwoper, MSHA)

    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 (California): $146,700 - $205,000

    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.

    \#LI-AC2

    **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.
    www.wsp.com

    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.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer (Heavy Industry/Mining)
    WSP USA    Tempe, AZ 85282
     Posted 8 days    

    **This Opportunity**

    WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel and grow professionally in a strong culture. Do you have the desire to learn and the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

    WSP currently has a career opportunity for a **Senior Mechanical Engineer (Heavy Industry/Mining)** to join our team and support mining and metals, oil and gas, and heavy industrial projects. The position is responsible for managing all aspects of the mechanical and piping engineering discipline. This position will be leading small to large projects and will be interacting with all members of the project team, including the client, sub-contractors, and on-site construction contractors.

    Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

    **Location** : It is preferred to join the Salt Lake City office, however, depending on candidate preference, this individual can work in our Salt Lake City, UT, Tucson AZ or Tempe AZ offices.

    **Your Impact**

    + Work closely with the department manager to develop, plan, evaluate and recommend solutions for difficult problems.

    + Produce drawings, calculations, and other engineering documentation and follows good engineering practices, relevant codes, and standards.

    + Contribute to preparation of proposals, discipline estimates, design deliverables including but not limited to calculations/lists/drawings, specifications and other engineering documentation using standards and/or new methods as required.

    + Supervise the preparation or prepares technical specifications for purchased equipment.

    + Coordinate and interface with vendors.

    + Prepare technical evaluations of supplier’s proposals.

    + Give effective presentations to customers.

    + Work with and communicate with project management team.

    + Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality.

    + Organize, plan, and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned on a specific project.

    + Perform troubleshooting at operating mine, oil and gas plants, and other heavy industrial plants.

    + Pump and piping system calculations.

    + Pipe stress analysis.

    + Launder sizing.

    + Material handling equipment sizing (including conveyors, bins, silos).

    + Dust collection system sizing

    + Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system sizing

    + Preparation of equipment performance specifications.

    + Equipment and valve schedules/lists, line and tie-point lists.

    + Develop technical reports.

    + Oversee and check work of other junior and mid-level mechanical engineers and designers.

    + Will travel for meetings and site visits and accept remote assignments, as required. Approximately 10% - 15% travel.

    **Who You Are**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    + EIT required

    + Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and stamp is preferred in at least one state in USA with ability to acquire licenses in other states.

    + Minimum 5 – 7 years of related engineering experience in an EPCM or similar company is required for this position.

    + Knowledge and understanding of how the mechanical and piping engineering activities integrate into a complete project.

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    + Ability to work and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.

    + Ability to work with administrative supervision and effectively manage multiple and conflicting priorities.

    + Understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of the organization’s projects and proposals.

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and specialized software packages used for mechanical and piping engineering and design.

    + Knowledge of relevant industry codes such as, but not limited to, ASME, CEMA and API.

    + Preference will be given to candidate with experience in Mineral / Mining and/or Oil and Gas projects.

    + Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and site visits and accept remote assignments, as required. Approximately 10% - 15% travel.

    + Must pass background check.

    **Desired Qualifications**

    + MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from ABET accredited program.

    + Project Management experience or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in an engineering consulting environment is a plus.

    + An up to date NCEES record.

    + Design-Build project execution experience.

    + Experience with metal/mineral mining, oil and gas, industrial water treatment, and municipal facilities projects.

    + AutoCAD, Revit, or other design program competence.

    \#LI-TB3

    **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.
    www.wsp.com

    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.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer (Heavy Industry/Mining)
    WSP USA    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 8 days    

    **This Opportunity**

    WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel and grow professionally in a strong culture. Do you have the desire to learn and the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

    WSP currently has a career opportunity for a **Senior Mechanical Engineer (Heavy Industry/Mining)** to join our team and support mining and metals, oil and gas, and heavy industrial projects. The position is responsible for managing all aspects of the mechanical and piping engineering discipline. This position will be leading small to large projects and will be interacting with all members of the project team, including the client, sub-contractors, and on-site construction contractors.

    Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

    **Location** : It is preferred to join the Salt Lake City office, however, depending on candidate preference, this individual can work in our Salt Lake City, UT, Tucson AZ or Tempe AZ offices.

    **Your Impact**

    + Work closely with the department manager to develop, plan, evaluate and recommend solutions for difficult problems.

    + Produce drawings, calculations, and other engineering documentation and follows good engineering practices, relevant codes, and standards.

    + Contribute to preparation of proposals, discipline estimates, design deliverables including but not limited to calculations/lists/drawings, specifications and other engineering documentation using standards and/or new methods as required.

    + Supervise the preparation or prepares technical specifications for purchased equipment.

    + Coordinate and interface with vendors.

    + Prepare technical evaluations of supplier’s proposals.

    + Give effective presentations to customers.

    + Work with and communicate with project management team.

    + Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality.

    + Organize, plan, and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned on a specific project.

    + Perform troubleshooting at operating mine, oil and gas plants, and other heavy industrial plants.

    + Pump and piping system calculations.

    + Pipe stress analysis.

    + Launder sizing.

    + Material handling equipment sizing (including conveyors, bins, silos).

    + Dust collection system sizing

    + Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system sizing

    + Preparation of equipment performance specifications.

    + Equipment and valve schedules/lists, line and tie-point lists.

    + Develop technical reports.

    + Oversee and check work of other junior and mid-level mechanical engineers and designers.

    + Will travel for meetings and site visits and accept remote assignments, as required. Approximately 10% - 15% travel.

    **Who You Are**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    + EIT required

    + Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and stamp is preferred in at least one state in USA with ability to acquire licenses in other states.

    + Minimum 5 – 7 years of related engineering experience in an EPCM or similar company is required for this position.

    + Knowledge and understanding of how the mechanical and piping engineering activities integrate into a complete project.

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    + Ability to work and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.

    + Ability to work with administrative supervision and effectively manage multiple and conflicting priorities.

    + Understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of the organization’s projects and proposals.

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and specialized software packages used for mechanical and piping engineering and design.

    + Knowledge of relevant industry codes such as, but not limited to, ASME, CEMA and API.

    + Preference will be given to candidate with experience in Mineral / Mining and/or Oil and Gas projects.

    + Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and site visits and accept remote assignments, as required. Approximately 10% - 15% travel.

    + Must pass background check.

    **Desired Qualifications**

    + MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from ABET accredited program.

    + Project Management experience or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in an engineering consulting environment is a plus.

    + An up to date NCEES record.

    + Design-Build project execution experience.

    + Experience with metal/mineral mining, oil and gas, industrial water treatment, and municipal facilities projects.

    + AutoCAD, Revit, or other design program competence.

    \#LI-TB3

    **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.
    www.wsp.com

    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.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
    WSP USA    Tempe, AZ 85282
     Posted 8 days    

    Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

    This Opportunity

    **kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA** , is currently initiating a search for a **Senior Mechanical Engineer** for our kW office in **Tempe, AZ.**

    As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities.

    Your Impact

    + Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects

    + Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems

    + Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs

    + Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners

    + Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions

    + Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers

    + Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders

    + Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships

    + Mentor and train junior engineers

    + Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution

    + Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance

    + Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external

    + Select and schedule major equipment

    + Develop project specifications

    + Survey and evaluate existing conditions

    + Perform construction administration tasks

    Who You Are

    The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites.

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis

    + 5+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings

    + Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills

    + Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow

    + Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    + EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible

    + Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow

    + Mission Critical/Data Center experience

    + Experience with international projects

    \#LI-JB3

    **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.
    www.wsp.com

    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.


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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