Data Center Plumbing Engineer, Lead Consultant

WSP•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Data Center Plumbing Engineer provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for plumbing systems across multi-site and phased infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sectors. The role spans due diligence, design, development, construction, testing, and inspection, including research, concept development, planning, installation, operation, and maintenance 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, while ensuring work meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. The position manages plumbing design and construction from project inception through completion. It involves developing plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety and phasing plans, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary project teams, overseeing project work and compliance, and preparing technical analyses, reports, and presentations. The role also involves applying current and advanced engineering methods and technologies to deliver effective, future-ready solutions for data center and other building and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Plumbing or 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 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 relevant 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 with applicable regulations.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of construction and facility, structure, and system design in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to express ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, and adhere 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 draw conclusions from testing results, data, load calculations, computations, and statistical analysis and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Effectiveness in coordinating and directing subcontractors and others to complete work 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, which may extend beyond a typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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

Guide the collection, compilation, and analysis of site, survey, blueprint, schematic, drawing, and project data for development, design, and construction.
Apply plumbing engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements across project phases, from concept development and design through procurement, construction, and operation.
Conduct engineering work, research, and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and usage; ensure systems conform to applicable rules, standards, 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 through project completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, building materials, and construction safety plans.
Apply technologies, monitoring devices, materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to support proper equipment and system installation and operation.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional project teams, including budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, material and labor quantities, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and technical analyses.
Coordinate, review, and approve installation design plans and ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Prepare data visualizations and supporting materials, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations.
Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, and recommendations for engineering, design, and construction issues or opportunities.
Analyze and interpret site-investigation data and contribute to action plans for installation, equipment, system-operation, and mitigation risks.
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, other professionals, and building and infrastructure authorities on improvement, development, proposal, and business development opportunities.
Remain current on plumbing engineering techniques and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.