Description
WSP USA, an award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a full-time Building Technology Systems - Senior Consultant for our Arlington, Virginia office.
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.
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.
Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $103,000 - $143,000