Senior Plumbing Engineer
$83,200–$145,530 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
As a Senior Plumbing Engineer, you will engage in the full project cycle, focusing on healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing projects. Responsibilities include conducting research and inspections of site conditions, installing plumbing and fire protection systems, developing construction plans and specifications, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. You will work independently and guide junior team members while maintaining quality control standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, and an Engineer in Training Certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior plumbing and mechanical design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Proficient knowledge of plumbing and mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
- Working knowledge of relevant plumbing and mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, structures and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Desired Qualifications
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired
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