Building Technology Systems - Assistant Vice President

Job-ID: 89125Category: Technical ServicesLocation: Chicago, IL, United StatesPosted: 2026-06-15This OpportunityBe involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems 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!WSP is currently initiating a search for a full time Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President for our Chicago office.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 ImpactProvide designs for Telecommunications systems (Structured cabling systems, Telecom spaces and pathway infrastructure) and Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom)Market our capabilities, win work, build, maintain and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.Lead a BTS team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.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 RFIsPerform 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 AreRequired QualificationsPossess 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.Ten plus years’ experience actively designing high performance systems for US Federal Projects and the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general. Experienced BTS team leader that can lead a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.Proven ability to market our capabilities, win work, build, maintain and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.U.S. Security clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required.RCDD Industry certification is required for communications systems subject matter expert. CPP or PSP for security subject matter expert or CTS-D for AV systems subject matter expert.Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS CPP, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.Design experience related to Audiovisual, 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. 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 Preferred Qualifications:Revit experienceWSP 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 (Colorado only): $134,000 - $185,000WSP 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. #LI-MQ1About the companyAbout 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.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.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.