Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer for our New York, New York office. Be involved in projects with our Buildings Systems Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of plumbing systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sector.  Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of plumbing systems, fire suppression and protection, and fluid flow equipment, systems, and processes.  Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.    
• Perform professional plumbing engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, and usage; and installing plumbing, fire protection and suppression, and fluid flow systems to determine conform with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Participate in incorporating advanced technology, modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications; implementing future-ready solutions with plumbing engineering design standards.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installation of equipment, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, schematics, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems. 
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).  
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, architects, and building and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior plumbing and mechanical design experience.
• Certification. American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) , Engineer in Training (EIT), or NY State Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Plumbing and fire protection design experience, with in-depth knowledge of: Domestic Water Supply and Distribution Systems, Sanitary Drainage Systems, Venting Systems, Storm Drainage Systems, Natural Gas Systems, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Standpipe Systems, and Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
• Experience with building and infrastructu