Building Technology Systems - Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including health,-d,?

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Building Technology Systems consultant to design, coordinate, and support construction administration for structured cabling, electronic security, and audiovisual systems across diverse projects in the Northeast region.

You will assist with design development, documentation, and coordination, traveling as needed and working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IBC, NFPA, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, AVIXA, and ADA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience designing Structured Cabling, Electronic Security, Audiovisual, or related building technology systems within AEC/tech infra.
• Basic understanding of building technology system design principles and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and documentation of Structured Cabling, Electronic Security, and/or Audiovisual systems including telecommunications infrastructure, pathways, spaces, and components.
• Support project teams in preparation of design deliverables from schematic design through construction documents.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Assist with gathering and documenting client requirements and existing conditions information.
• Prepare design narratives, drawings, specifications, and project documentation under senior staff guidance.
• Review submittals and RFIs and help prepare responses.
• Perform site surveys and document findings.

Skills

Structured Cabling

Electronic Security

Audiovisual design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Building Technology Systems - Consultant specializing in Structured Cabling, Electronic Security Systems, or Audiovisual design 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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.