Building Technology Systems - Senior Consultant

WSP • Arlington, VA

4h • $103,000 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA works closely with architects and owners from around the world on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. You will actively participate in the complete project cycle, from business development into the design phase through the final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities. Our consultants are subject matter experts who can effectively communicate and coordinate technical topics with owners, architects, other engineers, contractors and vendors.

Requirements

• Possess a four-year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience designing technology systems for buildings.
• 5-7 years’ experience actively designing high-performance systems for the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable and poised working directly with clients including federal and public clients, architects and building owners.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Revit/AutoCAD experience desired.
• Bluebeam Revu experience desired.
• Design experience related to Electronic Security Systems, Nurse Call and other healthcare systems, Audiovisual, DAS and/or is a plus but not required.
• BICSI RCDD industry certification is desired for communications systems subject matter expert. ASIS CPP or PSP for security subject matter expert.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (AVIXA CTS/CTS-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus though not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs for Telecommunications systems (intra-building structured cabling systems, telecom spaces, and pathway infrastructure), Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom), and Healthcare (nurse call, paging, etc) systems.
• Contribute as part of a larger team to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with clients to gather and document system and design requirements.
• Create design narratives and well-coordinated, construction documents.
• Manage project resources to complete deliverables on time and within budget.
• Coordinate, host, and participate in project meetings (local and out-of-town) with the design team and clients.
• Participate in construction meetings, review and respond to Technology system submittals and RFIs.
• Perform site surveys to document construction progress.
• Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems. (BMS, Lighting control, etc.)
• Understanding of local and national codes and industry standards (IBC, NFPA, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, AVIXA) related to the design and operation of Telecom and Security systems.
• Capable of managing construction administration duties, including project management, on-site quality checks, and leading construction progress meetings.
• Participate in business development activities.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior