Principal Engineer - ICT

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is seeking a Principal ICT Engineer to join their Building Technology Systems (BTS) team. The successful candidate will focus on ICT design for medium to large building projects, ensuring technical specifications align with project goals.

Applicants should have a strong background in IT Network Design and relevant qualifications, including a CIBSE/IET accredited degree. The position emphasizes independence in technical aspects, effective communication, and delivering innovative solutions in the smart building sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT design and project delivery for medium to large building projects.
• Ability to produce detailed design and performance specification.
• Ability to carry out feasibility studies.
• Experience providing design and technical advice on projects.
• Proficient in creating and interpreting technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for ICT systems in the built environment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision on technical aspects.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, stakeholders, and clients.

Skills

IT Network Design

Structured Cabling Design

Wireless Design

Server Room Design

Data Centre Design

Telephony Design

Telecommunications Infrastructure Design

Electronic Skills

ELV systems

Fire alarms

Intruder detection

Access control & security systems

Disabled call systems

Data cabling and outlets

Education

CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree

Job description

At WSP, the Building Technology Systems (BTS) team provides Smart, ICT, Audio Visual & System Integration design. We are looking for a Principal ICT Engineer for the UK team, with a strong background in IT Network Design.

Responsibilities

• A passion for the future of technology in the built environment.
• Experience in ICT design and project delivery of medium to large building projects.
• Ability to produce detailed design and performance specification, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Ability to carry out feasibility studies for review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Experience in producing detailed equipment schedules for issue with the discipline specific designs.
• Experience providing design and technical advice on projects led by seniors or take a discipline lead role on smaller projects.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
• Ability to work under the clear direction of others and interpret the needs of a project where applicable to the discipline.
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline.
• Any accredited network qualification (such as Cisco certified accreditations or RCDD).
• Experience in some of the following areas:
• Ability to create and interpret technical documents including reports, diagrams, drawings and specifications.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, capable of communicating effectively with other members of the project team, stakeholders & clients.
• An understanding of specialist building systems including MEP, BMS, fire safety, lighting and security systems, the smart building technology aspects of deploying modern smart buildings.

Qualifications

• IT & Communication Skills:
• IT Network Design (Passive or Active)
• Structured Cabling Design (Copper or Fibre)
• Wireless Design
• Server Room Design
• Data Centre Design
• Telephony Design
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Design
• Electronic Skills:
• ELV systems
• Fire alarms
• Intruder detection
• Access control & security systems
• Disabled call systems
• Data cabling and outlets

Background Verification: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete.