Assistant Vice President, Plumbing Engineer - Buildings

WSP • Houston, TX

17h • $134,700 - $200,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Plumbing Engineer to join our growing Property & Buildings team in Houston, Texas. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our collaborative culture enables us to deliver innovative solutions that transform the built environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned plumbing engineering professional seeking to expand leadership, client engagement, and technical influence while contributing to complex, high-impact projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in plumbing for building systems engineering
• Strong knowledge of plumbing system design, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, stormwater, lab gases, and specialty systems
• Proven experience leading projects and working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and support business development activities
• Strong understanding of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Experience with design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM platforms

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license desired but not required (multi-state preferred)
• Experience delivering projects within Property & Buildings sectors (e.g., Healthcare, Higher Education, Laboratory)
• Proven leadership experience in mentoring teams and driving project delivery excellence

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for the design and delivery of plumbing systems across building and infrastructure projects
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and coordination of plumbing, fire protection, and fluid flow systems
• Oversee and perform engineering review of design documents, specifications, and construction deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality and timely execution
• Support and drive business development efforts, including client relationship management, proposal development, and identifying new opportunities
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, higher education, and mission-critical facilities
• Ensure adherence to WSP’s quality, safety, and compliance standards, including local, state, and federal regulations

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level