Plumbing Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,200 - 121,770; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off for parental leave and bereavement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Dallas is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of complex healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Plumbing Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing plumbing systems, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with project teams. This role offers a salary range of $85,200 to $121,770 and includes comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-graduate experience in plumbing or building systems design.
• Working knowledge of plumbing design codes and standards.
• Experience in healthcare or institutional building sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and documentation of plumbing systems for healthcare facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations and system sizing.
• Support healthcare-specific design considerations and participate in quality control reviews.

Skills

Plumbing design principles

AutoCAD

Revit

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

WSP 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 Qualifications

• Exposure 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.

Benefits

WSP 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.

Compensation

Expected 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 WSP

WSP 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 Employer

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.