Lead Plumbing Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Plumbing Engineer for our San Francisco, CA office to design and lead plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, education and mixed-use projects. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team and deliver construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of plumbing engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and strong knowledge of CPC and CBC. PE license or eligibility is preferred; LEED credentials welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or closely related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of plumbing engineering experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, life sciences, aviation, higher education, or mixed-use facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering design tools.
• Strong knowledge of California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Building Code (CBC), and other applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of plumbing systems for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and interface with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee production of construction documents using Revit and other design technologies.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure conformance with WSP standards, client requirements, and applicable codes.

Skills

Discipline design leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Plumbing Engineer for our San Francisco, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready solutions that shape communities and the built environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects across a variety of market sectors including commercial, workplace, healthcare, higher education, civic, science & technology, aviation, and mixed-use developments.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of plumbing systems for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
• Design and analyze domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, medical gases, process piping, and specialty plumbing systems.
• Develop plumbing calculations, technical specifications, narratives, reports, and engineering studies.
• Serve as a technical lead for multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, fire protection, and architectural disciplines.
• Oversee production of construction documents using Revit and other design technologies.
• Perform quality reviews of technical deliverables to ensure conformance with WSP standards, client requirements, and applicable codes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early career and mid-level plumbing engineers and designers.
• Support project managers with scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and risk management.
• Interface directly with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Conduct site investigations, existing system evaluations, field verification activities, and construction support services.
• Remain current with industry trends, California codes, sustainability initiatives, and emerging plumbing technologies.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or closely related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant plumbing engineering experience within the A/E/C industry.
• Demonstrated experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, life sciences, aviation, higher education, or mixed-use facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering design tools.
• Strong knowledge of California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Building Code (CBC), and other applicable codes and standards.
• Experience preparing technical calculations, specifications, construction documents, and engineering reports.
• Proven ability to lead discipline design efforts on complex building projects.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain California PE through reciprocity within 12 months.
• Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record for building projects.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential.
• Healthcare, life sciences, laboratory, mission critical, aviation, or large commercial project experience.
• Project management experience, including financial management, staffing coordination, and client leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with sustainable and water-efficient building system design.
• Familiarity with integrated project delivery, design-build, or alternative delivery methods.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $122,700 - $182,200

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.

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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.