Plumbing Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • $85,200 Per Year

Highlights

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.3–5 years of post‑graduate experience in plumbing or building systems design. The role supports the planning, design, and delivery of complex healthcare facilities including hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical office buildings, and specialized treatment spaces.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDallas, TX

Description

OverviewWSP is searching for a Plumbing Engineer to join our Property & Buildings – Building Systems group in Dallas, TX. The role supports the planning, design, and delivery of complex healthcare facilities including hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical office buildings, and specialized treatment spaces.ResponsibilitiesAssist in design and documentation of plumbing systems for healthcare facilities, including domestic water, sanitary, storm, specialty waste, and medical gas systems.Perform engineering calculations, system sizing, and equipment selection under senior engineer guidance.Develop plumbing layouts, schematics, and construction documents in coordination with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, architectural, and structural disciplines.Support healthcare-specific design considerations such as infection control, redundancy, code compliance, and reliability of critical systems.Participate in quality control reviews to ensure design accuracy, constructability, and adherence to WSP standards and healthcare codes.Assist with construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and site visits.Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and reports to support project deliverables.Collaborate with project teams to meet client schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.3–5 years of post‑graduate experience in plumbing or building systems design.Working knowledge of plumbing design principles, codes, and standards (IPC, UPC, NFPA, local AHJ requirements).Experience supporting projects within the healthcare, laboratory, or institutional building sectors.Proficiency with industry‑standard design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented consulting environment.Preferred QualificationsExposure to healthcare plumbing and medical gas systems.Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure.Familiarity with healthcare regulations and guidelines (FGI, ASHRAE healthcare applications, NFPA 99).Experience working on projects from design through construction.BenefitsWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.CompensationExpected salary: $85,200‑$121,770. WSP reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range based on experience, education, skills, and the specific geographic location.About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.Equal Opportunity EmployerWSP 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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