Plumbing Designer

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Mechanical Plumbing Designer to join our Buildings - Mechanical department, located at our Vancouver, BC office. This role will support the design and delivery of plumbing systems for a wide range of institutional, commercial, light industrial, healthcare, and recreational projects. Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering, the successful candidate will play a key role in producing high-quality plumbing designs using Revit.

Why choose WSP?

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Providing design, calculations, and technical support for the layout and specification of plumbing systems for building projects

• Provide technical support to project teams and Project Managers throughout all project phases

• Ensure designs comply with the BC Plumbing Code and other applicable standards

• Produce high-quality 3D models and drawings using Revit (primary platform) and AutoCAD

• Conduct on-site mechanical investigations, audits, and reviews as required

• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and field review documentation

• Participate in client and project team meetings

• Perform other related duties as required

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Diploma from a technical university/college in mechanical technology or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

• 1+ years of relevant design experience in plumbing systems design

• Understanding of the BC Plumbing Code and other applicable standards

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP with the ability to model complex plumbing systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a consulting environment

• Understanding of typical plumbing system

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Reputation for meeting or exceeding expectations

• A "can do" attitude, able to work in a team environment

Compensation 

Salary range (in British Columbia): $53,100 – $73,000 

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. 

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.  In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.  Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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