Plumbing Engineer
US$143,500 – US$213,000 / yr base salary
Posted 17 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Assistant Vice President, Plumbing Engineer - Buildings”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$143,500 – US$213,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyMechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProfessional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Plumbing Engineer for our San Francisco, CA office. This leadership role serves as a key technical and project delivery resource within our Property & Buildings practice, supporting the planning, design, and execution of complex building projects across multiple market sectors including commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, civic, and mixed-use developments.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, mentoring engineering staff, managing project delivery, and contributing to business development efforts. This position offers the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects throughout California and across the United States while helping grow WSP's Plumbing Engineering practice.
Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- 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, including storm drainage, domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, natural gas, medical gases, and specialty systems.
- 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 throughout all project phases.
- 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.