Lead Technology Systems Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Technology Systems Engineer to support our Federal Programs Team. This role may be based in any WSP office, including Virginia Beach, VA, and involves delivering campus outside plant, structured cabling, AV and electronic security design.

You will guide projects from concept through construction administration, oversee the design process for select assignments, and ensure quality, schedules and budgets while adhering to WSP’s standards and security prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 10+ years of experience designing structured cabling systems infrastructure, AV and electronic security.
• Current BICSI Registered Communications Distribution (RCDD) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to client requirements.
• Proficient designing using Autodesk Revit (starting, linking and setting up models, navigating views, 3D plans, trouble shooting, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on presenting design information to clients.
• Create and perform quality control of construction documents (drawings and specifications).
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Deliver campus outside plant, structured cabling, AV and electronic security design.
• Collaborate with design team from concept through construction administration.
• Oversee design process for select projects and act as a technical expert.
• Maintain quality, schedules and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Security clearance (US Secret)

BICSI RCDD certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Lead Technology Systems Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Technology Systems Engineer, with the potential to work out of any WSP office, which includes Dallas, TX; Virginia Beach, VA; New York City, NY; Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; San Diego, CA; San Antonio, TX; Seattle, WA; and Tacoma, WA.

Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.

Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Serve as a resource for the delivery of campus outside plant, structured cabling systems, audio/visual and electronic security systems design
• Work with other design team members to deliver projects from concept design through construction administration.
• Responsible for oversight of the entire design process for select projects, and/or assisting as a technical expert on specialized project components.
• While working on several concurrent projects, maintaining proper quality standards on all deliverables and adhering to project schedules and budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience designing structured cabling systems infrastructure, audio visual, and electronic security systems.
• Current BICSI Registered Communications Distribution (RCDD) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Due to client requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proficient designing using Autodesk Revit (starting, linking and setting up models, navigating views, 3D plans, trouble shooting, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Create and perform quality control of construction documents (drawings and specifications).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government security clearance.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $119,600 - $174,400

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $119,600 - $163,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.

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About WSP

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. Are you ready to get started?

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.