Building Technology Systems - Senior Consultant

WSP • Roseville, CA

3d • $97,000 - $135,000

About The Position

WSP USA, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a full time Senior Consultant – Building Technology Systems for our Roseville, CA office. About the Job 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 the design phase through the final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities. Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm. Our Consultants are subject matter experts who can effectively communicate and coordinate technical topics with owners, architects, other engineers, contractors and vendors. Your Impact 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), Audio-Visual systems, 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 coordinated, construction documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications). Manage project resources to complete deliverables. 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, Security, and Audio-Visual systems. Capable of managing construction administration duties, including project management, on site quality checks, and leading construction progress meetings. Preliminary participation in business development activities will also be encouraged.

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.

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.
• RCDD industry certification is desired for communications systems subject matter expert.
• CPP or PSP for security subject matter expert or CTS-D for AV systems subject matter expert.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS PSP, 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), Audio-Visual systems, 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 coordinated, construction documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications).
• Manage project resources to complete deliverables.
• 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, Security, and Audio-Visual systems.
• Capable of managing construction administration duties, including project management, on site quality checks, and leading construction progress meetings.
• Preliminary participation in business development activities will also be encouraged.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees