This OpportunityWSP USA Buildings, Inc., an award winning and innovative multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Building Technology Systems - Consultant specializing in Audiovisual technology systems design for our Irvine, California office. Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego will be considered as well. WSP works closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on 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 lifecycle, from the design phase through construction completion. 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 Audiovisual systems (office, commercial, performance spaces, audiovisual cabling systems, and pathway infrastructure) and audiovisual control systems.
Coordinate with clients to gather and document system and design requirements.
Create design narratives and coordinated, construction documents (Drawings and CSI format specifications).
Complete deliverables including technical drawings in coordination with REVIT/CAD production staff.
Participate in project meetings (local and remote) with the design team and clients.
Participate in construction meetings, review and respond to AV system submittals and RFI’s
Perform site surveys to document construction progress.
Coordinate integration of Audiovisual systems with other intelligent building systems. (BMS, Lighting control, Digital Signage, etc.)
Apply local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, AVIXA, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of Audiovisual and Control systems.
Presenting to team on technical solutions, project updates, etc.
Who You AreRequired Qualifications
Possess a four-year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience designing Audiovisual technology systems for various spaces.
3 - 5 years’ experience actively designing high-end Audiovisual technology systems for the AEC consulting and engineering industry. Integrator or specialty consultant experience would also be considered.
Audiovisual technology systems design experience for projects of various type and size. (Healthcare, Commercial office, Hospitality, Science and Technology, High rise Residential, Mission Critical)
Advanced knowledge of audiovisual systems technical performance and their relevant applications
Design experience related to DAS and/or Data Network/Wi-Fi/Telephony 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.
Experience working directly with clients including architects and building owners.
Preferred Qualifications:
Industry certification (ASIS CPP, BICSI RCDD, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.
WSP BenefitsWSP 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.CompensationExpected Salary (all locations): $91,100 - $120,000WSP 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.#LI-MQ1About WSPWSP 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.comWSP 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.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
