Associate - Ict & Telecommunications

**The Opportunity**:
Our Technology Systems Team is a specialist team within WSP that focuses on providing technology and integration consultancy services, covering Audio Visual, ICT, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, Automation and Control Systems, Master Planning & Strategy and Security Consultancy and Engineering. We are passionate about tackling complex and sophisticated challenges and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to create accessible, resilient and connected communities.

**What You Will Do**:
**Main Activities and Responsibilities**:

- Be an ICT Network design specialist / SME and undertake major project design and QA / Peer Review network designs.
- Produce drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules and design reports during all project design phases for ICT solutions.
- Provide specialist ICT advice on ICT Infrastructure, Active Networks, Wireless and specialist technology solutions.
- Support projects in the construction phase by undertaking site inspections, witness testing and commissioning, systems integration testing, on-site Wi-Fi surveys and assisting clients in assessing contractor variation claims.
- Provide ICT solution/product market scans, cost-benefit analysis, options and recommendations.
- Wireless network modelling via radio planning software.
- Coordination with relevant engineering disciplines to ensure the ICT network can support their services (AV, Security, Smart Building, Electrical and Mechanical).
- Participate in activities (discipline, multi-discipline, and others) to extend and share own knowledge.
- Carry out assigned project and design work as delegated in support of technical and commercial standards.
- Contribute as requested to the development of engineering support tools for the business.
- Communicate externally on behalf of the business, both written and verbally to the professional standard expected locally.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, team members and peers.
- Develop strategic business solutions, and designs and provide insights to technology solutions to our clients.
- Work on end-to-end projects from design to implementation.
- Draw upon your experience delivering projects across a variety of sectors, including Health, Education and commercial projects.
- Coordinate design and documentation with other engineering services and with structural and architectural consultants.
- Prepare reports for clients on matters relating to services.
- Record activities contributing to continuing professional development.
- Supervise the work of assigned drafters and graduates, and contribute to their training and development, specifically when assigned as a mentor.

**Your Skills and Experience**:
**Qualifications** (Minimum and Desirable):

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or work-based experience.
- RCDD certification or equivalent certification.
- DCDC certification or equivalent certification.

**Experience, skills and organisational knowledge**
- Typically, 10- 15 years' experience.
- Previous technology experience (minimum 5 years) leading and delivering ICT and Communications projects as well as stakeholder engagement and management.
- Experienced in Data Centre design.
- Previous experience delivering complex technology through a Construction process.
- Proficiency in VISIO.
- Good understanding of Wi-Fi design principles and familiarity with Wi-Fi modelling tools.
- Track record of leading medium-scale projects and contributing to larger projects.
- Expertise in a global consulting engineering setting.
- Data centre, Defence, and Critical Infrastructure project experience.
- Providing technical project delivery, management and quality assurance as well as further developing business opportunities with existing clients.
- Developing technical documentation standards and detailed documentation of systems and report writing.
- Delivering projects on time, within budget and to scope, with the aim of exceeding client expectations.
- Contribute a high level of innovative and strategic thinking to projects.
- Coach and mentor more junior consultants.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.

**About WSP**:
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you'll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

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