Data Center Plumbing Engineer, Lead Consultant

WSP•Dallas, TX

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant for its Data Center Center of Excellence, which focuses exclusively on data centers and supports leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. The role provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site and multi-phase due diligence, design, development, construction, testing, and inspection of plumbing systems on public- and private-sector infrastructure, building, and construction projects. The position covers research, design, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and integration of plumbing, fire suppression and protection, and fluid-flow systems and equipment. The engineer substantiates reports, documentation, and decisions related to installation, materials, construction, and operating specifications, and ensures work meets or exceeds applicable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. The Lead Consultant participates from project inception through completion, coordinating plumbing design and construction across new builds, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects. The role also guides cross-functional teams, coordinates with owners, architects, clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other professionals, and supports proposal and business-development opportunities. Occasional travel may be required, and work schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Plumbing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
At least 7 years of relevant post-education engineering experience, including prior plumbing and mechanical design experience.
Engineer license required.
Proficiency in plumbing and mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project work.
Extensive knowledge of building and infrastructure design.
Experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation, new-design, and construction projects.
Knowledge of applicable plumbing and mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to perform technical computations and calculations, interpret plans and specifications, and compare facts against applicable regulations.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of facility, structure, and system construction and design in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, guide junior team or project members, and adhere strictly to QA/QC requirements.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software such as AutoCAD and Revit, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret testing results, compiled data, load calculations, computations, and statistical analysis and develop effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and assertively direct subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
LEED certification.
40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze site, survey, blueprint, schematic, technical drawing, and other project data for development, design, and construction.
Apply plumbing engineering techniques and processes across concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operations to identify improvements.
Conduct engineering research and inspect proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and usage; ensure plumbing, fire protection, suppression, and fluid-flow systems conform to applicable requirements and permits.
Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety and phasing plans, and infrastructure layout plans in coordination with owners, architects, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Manage plumbing design and construction from project inception to completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, materials, and construction safety plans.
Develop and incorporate technologies, monitoring devices, materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies that support proper equipment and system installation and operation.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams working on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, hours, expenses, task completion, materials, equipment, labor, calculations, permits, construction, compliance documentation, and technical analysis.
Coordinate, review, and approve installation design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Prepare tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other visualizations to present complex data and analyses.
Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, and recommendations for addressing engineering, design, and construction issues or opportunities.
Analyze site investigation data and contribute to action plans for moderate- to high-level installation and operational risks or mitigation activities.
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, professionals, and building and infrastructure authorities on public-sector and privately funded improvement and development projects, and proposal and business-development opportunities.
Keep current with plumbing engineering techniques and practices; make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources and follow WSP policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.