PLUMBING ENGINEER

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all backgrounds. That’s why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Plumbing Engineer for our Tempe, AZ office.

Job Summary

WSP USA’s Plumbing Engineers work on high quality local, regional, as well as high profile national and international projects. You will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close out. We work in close collaboration with the entire project team, ensuring optimal integration of all systems.

Your Impact

As a Consultant, Plumbing Engineer you will be responsible for the plumbing aspects of projects.

Design:

• Develop drawing and specification documents
• Design automatic control system and specifications
• Design plumbing systems (domestic water, waste, vent, storm, medical gases, lab gases, etc.)

Analytics:

• Select major equipment and schedule usage
• Perform piping load calculations and sizing
• Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
• Utilize advanced analytical and design techniques to solve technical problems
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Prepare reports

Collaboration:

• Provide guidance to entry level engineers
• Propose creative solutions to complex problems as part of team
• Attend team and or project meetings and interface with internal groups
• Communicate system design decisions to senior quality assurance staff to ensure proper application and adherence to project scope
• Participate in local professional organization (attend meetings/lectures)
• 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
• Other duties as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BSME or BSAE degree
• 3 to 5 years in our industry doing design and construction document development as well as construction administration
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, 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, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit and AutoCAD).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EIT certification
• Membership and involvement in relevant industry organizations.
• Working understanding of Quality Control and other continuous improvement processes.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 10%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: TEMPE - WEST WASHINGTON
• All locations: US-AZ-Tempe

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP 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.