Description
WSP is currently seeking an Assistant Vice President, Plumbing Engineer to join our growing Property & Buildings team in Houston, Texas.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our collaborative culture enables us to deliver innovative solutions that transform the built environment.
Your Impact
- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for the design and delivery of plumbing systems across building and infrastructure projects.
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and coordination of plumbing, fire protection, and fluid flow systems.
- Oversee and perform engineering review of design documents, specifications, and construction deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality and timely execution.
- Support and drive business development efforts, including client relationship management, proposal development, and identifying new opportunities.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, higher education, and mission-critical facilities.
- Ensure adherence to WSP’s quality, safety, and compliance standards, including local, state, and federal regulations.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in plumbing for building systems engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license desired but not required (multi-state preferred).
- Strong knowledge of plumbing system design, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, stormwater, lab gases, and specialty systems.
- Proven experience leading projects and working across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and support business development activities.
- Strong understanding of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Experience with design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering projects within Property & Buildings sectors (e.g., Healthcare, Higher Education, Laboratory).
- Proven leadership experience in mentoring teams and driving project delivery excellence.
WSP 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: $134,700 - $200,100