Building Technology Systems - Lead Consultant

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Consultant for our Orlando, FL office. Other locations will be considered. Be involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s 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!

About the Job:

Our staff work on high-quality, high-profile, local, national and international projects. You will actively participate in the complete project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities. Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm. Our Engineers are subject matter experts who can effectively communicate and coordinate technical topics with owners, architects, other engineers, contractors and vendors.

Your Impact

• Provide designs for Telecommunications systems (Structured cabling systems, Telecom spaces and pathway infrastructure) and Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom) 
• 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
• Perform site surveys to document construction progress.
• Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems. (BMS, Lighting control, AV etc.)
• 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.

Who You Are

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.
• Five to seven years’ experience actively designing high-end Telecommunications systems for the AEC consulting and engineering industry.
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required.
• RCDD Industry certification is required.
• Other industry certifications (ASIS CPP, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.
• Design experience related to Audiovisual, and Electronic Security Systems is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Revit experience desired.
• 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 

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