Building Technology Systems - Senior Consultant

This Opportunity

WSP USA, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a full-time Building Technology Systems-Senior Consultant for our Arlington, Virginia 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 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. 

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), 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 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.

WSP 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 savi