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About the Role

This leadership role serves as a key technical and project delivery resource within WSP's Property & Buildings practice, supporting the planning, design, and execution of complex building projects. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, manage project delivery, and contribute to business development, working with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead for plumbing system design on large, complex building projects.
Lead the planning, design, and specification of plumbing systems and piping.
Oversee project delivery efforts, including technical quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
Develop construction documents, engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and studies.
Perform and oversee plumbing engineering analyses, hydraulic calculations, water demand calculations, and code compliance reviews.
Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, fire protection engineers, contractors, and owners.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and BIM staff.
Participate in QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with WSP quality standards.
Support project pursuits, proposal preparation, fee development, and client presentations.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
Collaborate with local and national Property & Buildings leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level plumbing engineers.
Remain current with emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and evolving plumbing codes and design practices.
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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or closely related engineering discipline.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in plumbing engineering and building systems design.
Strong knowledge of plumbing engineering principles, building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
Significant experience designing plumbing systems for large commercial, healthcare, higher education, laboratory, mission-critical, or mixed-use facilities.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing project budgets and schedules.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and related engineering design tools.
Strong understanding of California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Building Code (CBC), and applicable federal regulations.
Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.
Ability to mentor staff and effectively lead technical teams.
Proven experience delivering projects through all phases from concept through construction administration.
Registered PE in California or ability to obtain California licensure through reciprocity.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Experience with sustainable design, water conservation strategies, and decarbonization initiatives.
Experience serving healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and commercial building clients.
Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.
Prior experience managing discipline-specific project revenue and contributing to practice growth.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

Revit
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Engineering design tools
Communication
Presentation
Client management
Technical leadership
Project management
Business development

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years
Assistant Vice President

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$143,600 - $213,200

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement
Paid time off for voting
Paid time off for naturalization proceedings

About the Company

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.
Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals.
WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.
With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.
Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

Equal Opportunity

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.