Building Technology Systems - Consultant

WSP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Building Technology Systems Consultant in the Northeast region, focusing on Structured Cabling, Electronic Security, or Audiovisual design. You will support design development, documentation, coordination, and construction administration across diverse projects.

Hybrid work requiring 1–2 days per week in a regional office; travel as needed for projects. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in building technology design with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering/related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years designing building technology systems in AEC environments.
• Familiarity with codes and industry standards (IBC, NFPA, ANSI/TIA, AVIXA).

Responsibilities

• Assist design and documentation of cabling, security, or AV systems.
• Support design deliverables from schematic to construction docs.
• Coordinate with architecture, mechanical, electrical teams.

Skills

Building technology systems

Structured cabling

Electronic security systems

Audiovisual design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

BIM coordination

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Building Technology Systems - Consultant specializing in Structured Cabling, Electronic Security Systems, or Audiovisualdesign to join our Building Technology Systems team in the Northeast Region. This role will work under the guidance of Lead and Senior Consultants to support the design, coordination, and construction administration of building technology systems across a variety of projects.

About the Job:

Our team supports the design and integration of future-ready building technology systems. We work on high-quality, high-profile, local, national, and international projects. You will contribute to project delivery by assisting with design development, documentation, coordination, and construction support activities. Project verticals include, but are not limited to, financial services, healthcare, corporate, residential, stadium and large venue, mission critical/data center, education, and government/federal facilities.

This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate must be able to commute to a regional office approximately 1-2 days per week. In-office presence will be determined by business, project, and client needs.

Ability and willingness to travel occasionally as required to support project and client needs.

Your Impact

• Assist with the design and documentation of Structured Cabling, Electronic Security, and/or Audiovisual systems, including telecommunications infrastructure, pathways, spaces, and associated technology components.
• Support project teams in the preparation of design deliverables from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with internal project teams and external stakeholders.
• Assist with gathering and documenting client requirements and existing conditions information.
• Prepare design narratives, drawings, specifications, and supporting project documentation under the direction of senior staff.
• Review technology system submittals and RFIs and support project teams in preparing responses.
• Perform site surveys, field observations, and existing conditions assessments and document findings.
• Coordinate technology system requirements with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other project disciplines.
• Support construction administration activities, including site visits, punch list reviews, and contractor coordination.
• Maintain project files, documentation, and quality control processes in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and industry expertise.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience supporting the design of Structured Cabling, Electronic Security, Audiovisual, or other building technology systems within the AEC consulting, engineering, or technology infrastructure industry.
• Basic understanding of building technology system design principles, methods, and industry practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet project deadlines, and produce quality deliverables with guidance from senior staff.
• Familiarity with construction documentation and construction administration processes.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards, including IBC, NFPA, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, AVIXA, and ADA requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate professionally with colleagues, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making and adherence to WSP's Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP's health, safety, and workplace policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance as required for certain projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry certifications or progress toward certification (e.g., BICSI, AVIXA, ASIS) are a plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination processes preferred

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 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): $94,400- $ 128,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.