Building Technology Systems - Senior Consultant

About the role

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Building Technology Systems - Senior Consultant in Houston or Dallas, Texas. WSP USA Buildings, Inc., an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Building Technology Systems Senior Consultant specializing in structured cabling systems, security, audiovisual, code required communications and school technology systems for the K-12 and higher education market.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs for Telecommunications systems (Structured cabling systems, Telecom spaces and pathway infrastructure) and Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom), Audiovisual and school bell/intercom systems, and code required communications systems.
• Cook up designs for systems noted for projects of various types and sizes, both new construction and renovation.
• Create design narratives and coordinated, construction documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications).
• Budget fee responsibility on assigned projects.
• Manage project resources to complete deliverables including technical staff and drawing production staff.
• 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, AV etc.)
• Understand local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of noted systems.
• Participate in business and client relationship development and in preparing proposals and fees under supervision of a lead.

Requirements

• Possess a four-year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent combination of technical training and related work experience designing technology systems for buildings or field work.
• Five to seven years’ experience actively designing high-end Security and Telecommunications systems for the AEC consulting and engineering industry or management of the installation and programming of noted systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Revit experience desired.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including architects and building owners.
• Industry certification (ASIS CPP, BICSI RCDD, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.

Qualifications

• Possess a four-year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent combination of technical training and related work experience designing technology systems for buildings or field work.
• Five to seven years’ experience actively designing high-end Security and Telecommunications systems for the AEC consulting and engineering industry or management of the installation and programming of noted systems.
• Design experience for systems noted for projects of various types and sizes, both new construction and renovation.
• Design experience related to DAS, Data Networks, Wi-Fi, Telephony is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Revit experience desired.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including architects and building owners.
• Industry certification (ASIS CPP, BICSI RCDD, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.

Skills

• Understanding of local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of noted systems.

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $97,000 - $133,000

Schedule

N/A

Notice to Third Party Agencies

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