# Senior Plumbing Engineering/Fire Protection Engineer- Building Systems **Company**: WSP **Location**: Philadelphia, PA **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Consulting **Apply**: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/99267?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/senior-plumbing-engineering-fire-protection-6f13854b-9db/ ## Description WSP is currently seeking a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer for our Philadelphia Office location. This role involves participating in the full project cycle with a focus on complex sector work such as healthcare, life sciences, labs, and advanced manufacturing projects from the design phase through the final construction close-out. Responsibilities: - Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. - Perform professional plumbing/fire protection engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, and usage. - Participate in incorporating concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and Code-driven strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications. - Work as an individual or as part of a team of engineers and professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out the installation of equipment, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications. - Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. - Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting. - Assist with development and scoping of small, medium, and large-scale sized projects. - Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems. - Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs. - Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities. - Work collaboratively with other engineers, architects, and building authorities on a Federal, State, regional, and local level. - 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 Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline or significant years of experience in the plumbing industry. - 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior plumbing and fire protection design experience. - Engineer in Training Certification. - Knowledge of plumbing and fire protection engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues. - Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design. - Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. - Knowledge of relevant plumbing and fire protection systems, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. - 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. - Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies. - Moderate proficiency with technical writing, automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools. - Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit, AutoCAD). - Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. - 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. 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