Atlanta: Entry-Level Process Water & Plumbing Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United States is seeking an Early Career Process Water / Plumbing Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. You will join the Property & Buildings Team and help deliver high-purity water, process water, and plumbing systems on infrastructure and building projects.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in plumbing or mechanical engineering and up to one year of post-education experience, with strong research, writing, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant plumbing and mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit).
• 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.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, data reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional plumbing engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, and usage; and installing plumbing, fire protection and suppression, and fluid flow systems to conform with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

WSP in the United States is seeking an Early Career Process Water / Plumbing Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. You will join the Property & Buildings Team and help deliver high-purity water, process water, and plumbing systems on infrastructure and building projects.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in plumbing or mechanical engineering and up to one year of post-education experience, with strong research, writing, and teamwork skills.