Associate Plumbing Engineer – Buildings

WSP USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Associate Plumbing Engineer for our Denver, CO office. You will join the Property & Buildings Team to design and deliver plumbing systems across diverse building projects, mentored by experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

This early-career role offers growth through hands-on design, calculations, BIM coordination (Revit), and collaboration across disciplines to meet client objectives and sustainable design goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or able to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with plumbing design principles, codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and documentation of plumbing systems for building projects (domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, specialty piping).
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and system evaluations under senior guidance.
• Develop plumbing layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, specs, and construction documents.
• Coordinate plumbing designs with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Support project development from concept through construction administration; participate in site visits and field investigations.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals during construction; apply codes and standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Plumbing Engineer for our Denver, CO office. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to work on a variety of building projects including commercial, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, civic, workplace, and other facility types. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary design teams, you will assist in the planning, design, and delivery of innovative plumbing systems while advancing your technical and professional development.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork allows us to build communities and improve the built environment through sustainable and resilient design solutions.

Your Impact

As an Associate Plumbing Engineer, you will contribute to the successful delivery of building systems projects by supporting engineering design efforts and collaborating with project teams throughout all phases of design and construction.

• Assist in the design and documentation of plumbing systems for building projects, including domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, and specialty piping systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and system evaluations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Develop plumbing layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate plumbing designs with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Support project development from concept through construction administration.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and existing condition assessments.
• Assist with reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals during construction.
• Apply applicable codes, standards, and regulations to plumbing system designs.
• Support quality assurance and quality control reviews to help ensure accurate and coordinated project deliverables.
• Utilize Revit and other design tools to develop building information models and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to sustainable and energy-conscious design solutions aligned with WSP’s Future Ready initiatives.
• Remain current with emerging technologies, codes, and industry best practices.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience supporting building systems projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Familiarity with plumbing design principles, codes, and standards.
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of construction documents, engineering calculations, and design coordination processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, or mixed-use buildings.
• Familiarity with International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and applicable Colorado codes.
• Experience with BIM coordination and Revit-based project delivery.
• LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable building design.
• Previous internship or consulting engineering experience within the AEC industry.

WSP Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary: $79,300 – $109,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on 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.