Senior Plumbing Engineer

WSP • Denver, CO

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer for its Denver, Colorado office, as part of the Property & Buildings Team. The role supports a range of building projects, including commercial, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, civic, workplace, healthcare, and aerospace facilities. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams to plan, design, and deliver plumbing systems, while developing technical expertise and project management skills. The work includes applying sustainable and resilient design approaches aligned with WSP's Future Ready® initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant plumbing engineering experience in the design of building systems projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• 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 manage multiple assignments and priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to client requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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, manufacturing, or mixed-use facilities.
• Experience designing specialty plumbing and gas systems, such as RODI, LN2, GN2, Argon, and compressed air.
• 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) credential 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare plumbing layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate plumbing 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.
• Use Revit, BIM technologies, and other engineering software to develop and document design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to support 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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