Mechanical Engineer (Mining Process and Pipelines)

This Opportunity

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ and support mining and mineral processing projects throughout the U.S., Latin America and globally. This role will contribute to feasibility, trade-off, and detailed engineering phases, with a strong emphasis on mechanical and pipeline system design, layout coordination, equipment specification, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Your Impact

• Work closely with various team staff in the design of mechanical and pipeline systems across the mining industry, including complex multi-discipline engineering projects and field engineering services;
  
• Support the development and review of mechanical and pipeline systems for mining facilities, including crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, filtering, tailings transport, and support infrastructure.
  
• Assist in designing piping systems for pump stations, slurry transport, process water, and reagent systems.
  
• Review and develop technical calculations, engineering designs, equipment sizing, data sheets, specifications, and P&IDs.
  
• Develop and review technical documents including reports, data sheets, specifications, and requisitions for mechanical equipment and piping components.
  
• Support mechanical-piping interface reviews and layout optimization.
  
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices and time zones to ensure system integration.
  
• Participate in vendor evaluations, bid reviews, and technical meetings with clients and suppliers.
  
• Assist with site visits, equipment walkdowns, and constructability reviews as needed.
  
• Contribute to team knowledge transfer and a collaborative global project delivery culture.
  
• Assist in field project coordination, engineering services and troubleshooting with direct client interface under the supervision of senior engineer
  
• Prepare proposals in response to client request for proposal
  
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
  
• 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 related field.
  
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering in the mining, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
  
• Experience with mechanical systems such as flotation cells, thickeners, filters, tanks, and pumps.
  
• Familiarity with piping and pipeline systems for tailings, process fluids, and water management.
  
• Exposure to pump sizing, pipeline routing, and mechanical-piping coordination.
  
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and standard engineering tools.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across global, multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  
• Intermediate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken); multilingual capabilities are a plus.
  
• 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.
  
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  
• Must pass background check
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Good problem solver with ability to identify alternative solutions.
  
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or in progress.
  
• Familiarity with AFT Fathom, AMETANK, SIDEWINDER, and Microsoft Office tools.
  
• Experience supporting projects across the globe (U.S., Latin America, etc
  

About WSPWSP 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.

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