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WSP in the U.S. · 4 hours ago

Building Technology Systems - Senior Consultant

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

WSP USA is an award-winning engineering consulting firm seeking a Senior Consultant in Building Technology Systems for their Arlington, Virginia office. The role involves designing various technology systems for buildings, coordinating with clients and project teams, and managing project resources throughout the project lifecycle.

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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

Qualification

Telecommunications systems designElectronic Safety & Security systemsAudio-Visual systems designHealthcare systems designRevit/AutocadBluebeam RevuRCDD certificationProject managementClient coordinationSite survey skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

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