Plumbing Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP in Denver, CO is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team. You will design plumbing systems for a variety of facilities, from commercial to healthcare, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through all project phases.

The role emphasizes design development, calculations, code compliance, BIM coordination, and client coordination, with opportunities for mentoring junior engineers and advancing sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• 3-5 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience in building systems design.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plumbing systems for building projects including domestic water, sanitary waste, stormwater, gas, medical gas, and specialty piping.
• Perform calculations, sizing, load analyses, and system evaluations to support design solutions.
• Prepare layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, specs, reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, architectural, and civil teams.
• Support project delivery from planning through construction admin and closeout.
• Conduct site visits and facility assessments to document conditions.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Plumbing Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a 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 a motivated plumbing engineer to work on a variety of building projects including commercial, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, civic, workplace, healthcare, and other facility types. Working alongside multidisciplinary design teams, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of innovative plumbing systems while continuing to expand your technical expertise and project management skills.

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 a Plumbing Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering plumbing system designs for a wide range of building projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of project development.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop plumbing systems for building projects, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, stormwater, natural gas, medical gas, and specialty piping systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, load analyses, and system evaluations to support design solutions.
• Prepare plumbing layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate plumbing system designs with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines.
• Support project delivery from planning and conceptual design through construction administration and project closeout.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, facility assessments, and condition evaluations.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders for compliance with project requirements.
• Apply applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices to plumbing system design.
• Support project managers in developing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and coordinated designs.
• Utilize Revit, BIM technologies, and other engineering software tools to develop and document design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to sustainable and resilient building design solutions aligned with WSP's Future Ready initiatives.
• Remain current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving plumbing codes and standards.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience in the design of building systems projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Working knowledge of plumbing engineering principles, building systems integration, and applicable codes and standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Understanding of project delivery processes, design coordination, and construction administration.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience designing plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, hospitality, industrial, or mixed-use facilities.
• Familiarity with International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), NFPA standards, and applicable Colorado codes.
• Experience with BIM coordination and Revit-based project delivery.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or demonstrated interest in sustainable building design.
• Experience supporting construction administration activities and client-facing project coordination.
• Previous consulting engineering experience within the AEC industry.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• 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 (Colorado only): $88,500 - $126,600

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.

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