Building Technology Systems – Lead Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a full-time Building Technology Systems – Lead Consultant for their New York office. The role involves working with the team on high-profile projects, handling tasks from design to construction close-out.

The ideal candidate will manage the design for Electronic Safety & Security systems, coordinate requirements with clients, and ensure compliance with local and national codes. The position offers a salary range of $118,000 – $164,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Possess a four‑year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent technical degree.
• 10+ years designing high‑performance security systems for U.S. projects.
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs for Electronic Safety & Security systems.
• Market capabilities and manage a team of consultants.
• Respond to client RFPs with fees and narrative proposals.

Skills

Designing Electronic Safety & Security systems

Team management

Client communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Revit experience

Education

B.S. in engineering or equivalent technical degree

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a full‑time Building Technology Systems – Lead Consultant for our NY or NJ office. The role involves working with the Building Technology Systems Team on high‑profile projects, actively participating in the complete project cycle from design to construction close‑out.

The ideal candidate will provide designs for Electronic Safety & Security systems, market our capabilities, manage a team of consultants to consistently deliver high‑quality work to support our clients. The responsibilities include responding to client RFPs, leading a BTS team, coordinating with clients to gather and document system and design requirements, creating design narratives and coordinated construction documents (drawings and CSI specifications), budgeting fee responsibility, managing project resources, hosting and participating in project meetings, reviewing technology system submittals and RFIs, conducting site surveys, integrating security and telecommunications systems with BMS, lighting control, AV, and ensuring compliance with local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA).

Responsibilities

• Provide designs for Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom)
• Market our capabilities, win work, and manage a team of consultants to consistently deliver high‑quality work to support our clients.
• Respond to client RFPs with fees and narrative proposals.
• Lead a BTS team of consultants 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).
• 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.
• Conduct site surveys to document construction progress.
• Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems (BMS, lighting control, AV, etc.).
• Maintain understanding of local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of security and telecommunications systems.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 10+ years of experience actively designing high‑performance security systems for U.S. projects and the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general.
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required.
• CPP or PSP certification to indicate security systems subject‑matter expert.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject‑matter focus (RCDD, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/‑D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) are a plus.
• Design experience related to structured cabling, DAS and/or data network/Wi‑Fi/telephony is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Revit experience desired but not required.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including federal and public clients, architects and building owners.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $118,000 – $164,000. WSP reserves the right to pay more or less than this posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation based on circumstances not related to protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.