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WSP USA Building Technology Systems-Associate Consultant in Riverside, California
This Opportunity
WSP USA Buildings, Inc., an award winning and innovative multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Building Technology Systems Consultant specializing in Revit production for structured cabling, audiovisual security and code required communications systems. Locations such as Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA and Irvine, CA will be considered. WSP works closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and energy performance of the built environment.
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 to final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities, including ongoing mentorship and access to training opportunities. Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers, planners, and consultants in our firm. Each team member brings unique expertise in our communication and coordination of technical topics with owners, architects, other engineers, contractors, and vendors. Your role will include synthesis of various stakeholder needs into a clear vision, research into current codes, standards technology systems and applications.
Your Impact
Analyze client challenges at the intersect of business and technology.
Support Client stakeholder engagement, including ideation workshops, stakeholder value identification, brand alignment, and identification design requirements.
Develop user journey and touch point maps, including creation of graphical deliverables to communicate these journeys to client stakeholder groups.
Provide support to Building Technology System engineers (Structured cabling systems, Electronic Security, Audio Visual, Network) to identify operational outcomes and functional benefits their systems could have for the end-client.
Coordinate with clients to gather and document system and design requirements.
Create design narratives and coordinated, construction documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications).
Participate in project meetings (local and out-of-town) with the design team and clients.
Potentially participate in construction meetings, review and respond to Technology system submittals and RFIs.
Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems. (BMS, Lighting control, AV etc.).
Appreciation for local, national or global best practice codes and industry standards (WELL, BREEAM, SPIRE, NEC, IBC, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of Security and Telecommunications systems.
Support the lead consultant in engaging clients for creating and delivering the value message for potential and existing Smart Building/District/City projects.
Support multi-disciplinary smart building/district/city type pursuits, creating business development materials inclusive of project approach, scope, and fees.
Participation in development of deliverables for artificial intelligence-ready building projects including evaluation of client key performance indicators, integrated automation product research, information flow diagram development, and controls system integration.
Collaborate and assist with developing Integrated Automation designs including converged networks for facility related control systems (BMS, Energy Metering, Occupancy and Space utilization insights).
Support (technical or from a business outcomes perspective) in OT network design engineering with respect to WAN/LAN/WLAN, VLANs, VPNs, internet access, remote access services, wireless connectivity, directory services, network security, VOIP telephony and related technologies.
Research and validate technical capabilities of potential smart building technologies (including analytic platforms, energy and sustainability reporting tools, computational modeling etc.)
Investigate connections and analytic methodologies between energy efficiency, real estate utilization and occupant experience driving business efficiency and revenue opportunities.
Culture & Personality:
Candidates will be expected to possess as many of these attributes as possible:
Highly collaborative, highly communicative.
Excellent ‘story telling’ skills in written and verbal communications, with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present complex requirements in an understandable format.
Ability to lead workshops and design charrettes.
Resourceful self-starter with the ability to work productively on multiple projects, simultaneously, and under strict deadlines.
Interest in evolving trends in technology, digital transformation, sustainability, and the built environment.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Desired bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, architecture, planning, design, social science or equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry.
1 - 3 years’ work experience actively consulting and or designing technology-related solutions. Integrator or specialty consultant experience would also be considered.
High proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam are required. Proficiency in ACAD is also desired.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Design experience related to Structured Cabling Systems, Security, Audiovisual, Nurse Call, and DAS is a plus but not required.
Knowledge of TIA/EIA, Bicsi and FGI standards and guidelines is desired
Knowledge of local. State and national building codes is desired.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
Experience working directly with clients, including architects and building owners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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): $78,500 $105,000
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.
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