Early Career Process Water/Plumbing Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Process Water / Plumbing Engineer for their Atlanta, GA office. This role involves contributing to projects within the Property & Buildings Team, supporting clients' objectives and challenges. The position provides local technical assistance for the design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of high purity water, process water, and general plumbing systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects. Tasks may include basic assistance with research, design, concept development, installation, operation, maintenance, and integration of plumbing systems, fire suppression and protection, and fluid flow equipment, systems, and processes. The role requires generating accurate and concise project documentation and ensuring quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional plumbing engineering work related to research and inspections of site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and usage.
• Assist with installing plumbing, fire protection and suppression, and fluid flow systems to conform with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies for equipment and systems according to specifications.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant plumbing and mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit).
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification (Preferred)
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline (Preferred)
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations (Preferred)