Description
WSP is currently seeking a Plumbing Engineer for our Denver, CO office. As a Plumbing Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering plumbing system designs for a wide range of building projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of project development.
Responsibilities include:
- Designing and developing plumbing systems for building projects, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, stormwater, natural gas, medical gas, and specialty piping systems.
- Performing engineering calculations, equipment sizing, load analyses, and system evaluations to support design solutions.
- Preparing plumbing layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
- Coordinating plumbing system designs with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines.
- Supporting project delivery from planning and conceptual design through construction administration and project closeout.
- Conducting site visits, field investigations, facility assessments, and condition evaluations.
- Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders for compliance with project requirements.
- Applying applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices to plumbing system design.
- Supporting project managers in developing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Performing quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and coordinated designs.
- Utilizing Revit, BIM technologies, and other engineering software tools to develop and document design solutions.
- Collaborating with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
- Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Contributing to sustainable and resilient building design solutions aligned with WSP's Future Ready initiatives.
- Remaining current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving plumbing codes and standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 3-5 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience in the design of building systems projects.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
- Working knowledge of plumbing engineering principles, building systems integration, and applicable codes and standards.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
- Understanding of project delivery processes, design coordination, and construction administration.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, hospitality, industrial, or mixed-use facilities.
- Familiarity with International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), NFPA standards, and applicable Colorado codes.
- Experience with BIM coordination and Revit-based project delivery.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or demonstrated interest in sustainable building design.
- Experience supporting construction administration activities and client-facing project coordination.
- Previous consulting engineering experience within the AEC industry.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Expected Salary: $88,500 - $126,600
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.