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 coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare facilities. This role involves designing plumbing systems, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with project teams to ensure adherence to healthcare codes. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and possess 3-5 years of experience. A comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage will be offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and documentation of plumbing systems for healthcare facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations and equipment selection.
• Develop plumbing layouts and construction documents.

Skills

Plumbing design principles

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position Summary

WSP is currently hiring a Plumbing Engineer for the 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the 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 the guidance of senior engineers.
• 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 relevant 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.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $85,200 – $121,770.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

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 design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.

EEO Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.