Description
WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Plumbing Engineer for our San Francisco, CA office.
This leadership role serves as a key technical and project delivery resource within our Property & Buildings practice, supporting the planning, design, and execution of complex building projects across multiple market sectors including commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, civic, and mixed-use developments.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, mentoring engineering staff, managing project delivery, and contributing to business development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead for plumbing system design on large, complex building projects.
- Lead the planning, design, and specification of plumbing systems and piping, including storm drainage, domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, natural gas, medical gases, and specialty systems.
- Oversee project delivery efforts, including technical quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
- Develop construction documents, engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and studies.
- Perform and oversee plumbing engineering analyses, hydraulic calculations, water demand calculations, and code compliance reviews.
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, fire protection engineers, contractors, and owners throughout all project phases.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and BIM staff.
- Participate in QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with WSP quality standards.
- Support project pursuits, proposal preparation, fee development, and client presentations.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
- Collaborate with local and national Property & Buildings leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level plumbing engineers.
- Remain current with emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and evolving plumbing codes and design practices.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or closely related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in plumbing engineering and building systems design.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing engineering principles, building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Significant experience designing plumbing systems for large commercial, healthcare, higher education, laboratory, mission-critical, or mixed-use facilities.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing project budgets and schedules.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and related engineering design tools.
- Strong understanding of California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Building Code (CBC), and applicable federal regulations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.
- Ability to mentor staff and effectively lead technical teams.
- Proven experience delivering projects through all phases from concept through construction administration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered PE in California or ability to obtain California licensure through reciprocity.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- Experience with sustainable design, water conservation strategies, and decarbonization initiatives.
- Experience serving healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and commercial building clients.
- Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.
- Prior experience managing discipline-specific project revenue and contributing to practice growth.
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 (all locations): $143,600 - $213,200