Systems Integration Lead Consultant

This Opportunity

WSP, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Systems Integration Lead Consultant with specific experience in Network Design Engineer for systems design within our Building Technology Systems group. Locations considered are within the USA for this hybrid position. WSP works closely with owners and architects from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency of the built environment.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Systems Integration Lead Consultant for our Denver, CO. Candidates in Houston, TX also considered.

Our Engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. You will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the strategy and design phases, through the final construction close-out and post occupancy. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities: Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm. The network design aspect is specifically for a network design/solutions architect position and not a network administrator or network support position.

Your Impact

• Act as key client point of contact responsible for creating and delivering the value message for potential and existing Smart Building/District/City clients.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary smart building/district/city type pursuits, creating pursuit materials inclusive of project approach, scope and fees.
• Participation in development of deliverables for smart building projects including evaluation of client key performance indicators, integrated automation product research, information flow diagram development, and controls system integration.
• Provide Integrated Automation designs including converged networks for facility related control systems (BMS, Energy Metering, Occupancy and Space utilization insights).
• Functions as a network design engineer with respect to WAN/LAN/WLAN, VLANs, VPNs, internet access, remote access services, wireless connectivity, directory services, network security, VOIP telephony and related technologies.
• Ensures that the network infrastructure is optimally architected and designed with implementation oversight services for 3rd party vendor installations.
• Research and validate technical capabilities of potential smart building technologies (facility control systems, building analytic platforms, energy consumption and sustainability reporting tools, computational modeling etc.) applicable for client projects.
• Research and design data collection and data exchange methodologies as part of Integrated Automation design projects.
• Coordinate technical design solutions with client stakeholders, design teams, vendors.
• Investigate connections and analytic methodologies between energy efficiency, real estate utilization and occupant experience driving business efficiency and revenue opportunities.
• Create construction and systems implementation documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications).
• Attend and participate in project and client meetings.
• Lead and support internal education for WSP staff around systems integration.
• Ability to attend client or project presentations and meetings anywhere in the US and potentially abroad.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Building Technology Systems and Facility Control Systems integration with a keen interest or relevant Smart Building industry experience required. Advanced degree with direct experience in Building Systems Engineering will count towards work experience.
• Network certified (i.e. CCNP, CCDP, JNCIA, CISSP etc.) or ability to pursue obtaining these formal certifications within six months of hire yet clearly exhibiting current technical acumen.
• Data engineering for developing insights to optimize facility operations across facility related control systems.
• Knowledge of digital communication technologies and protocols.
• Knowledge of facility control systems for smart buildings including master system integrator platforms.
• Strong background in converged systems design for various types and sizes of projects.
• Experience with network engineering standards and design best practices for enterprise networks including WAN/LAN, WLAN, Cybersecurity, VoIP and Video.
• Understanding of physical and virtual machine architectures.
• Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP layer 2 technologies and layer 3 routing technologies.
• Working knowledge of multi-tier applications and their inter-dependencies including web services, RADIUS, TACACS, AD, LDAP and DNS.
• Knowledge of information systems security concepts, standards, technologies, and system architecture.
• Knowledge of network and cyber security analysis, identification and mitigation.
• Knowledge of the large hardware manufacturer’s product lines (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba, Xirrus, Palo Alto, F5 Networks etc.).
• Prior experience in HVAC design, energy modeling, and energy code compliance for a variety of commercial building and mechanical/electrical system types, green building certification (e.g. LEED, EGC), and onsite energy auditing is a plus.
• Experience in metaverse integration is beneficial.
• Leveraging of AI tools in project delivery is beneficial.
• Resourceful self-starter with the ability to work productively on multiple projects, simultaneously, and under strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel).
• Ability to interact with and engage 3rd party vendors on behalf of WSP’s clients as projects are delivered.
• Ability to conduct presentations to WSP clients.
• Participation in industry events in the role of panelist, moderator or speaker.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential or enhancing professional licensure/certification.
• Experience in innovative design and the interdependencies between sustainability, MEP systems, and technology systems is preferred.
• Design of integrated intelligent building systems for Smart Buildings is a plus.
• Knowledge of telecommunications structured cabling systems is a major plus.
• Prior experience with software coding, data analytics and data visualization software platforms are a plus.

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): $92,500 - $213,000
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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $122,000 - $207,000

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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Salary : $92,500 - $213,000