Principal Engineer – Building Technology Systems (BTS)

The Principal Engineer – Building Technology Systems (BTS) will lead, design, review, guide, coordinate and assure the delivery of ICT, AV, security and ELV systems across commercial, hospitality, residential, mixed-use, healthcare and infrastructure projects. The role requires multidisciplinary design leadership, technical assurance, stakeholder coordination and compliance with project requirements, applicable standards and local authority regulations. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline. 10–15 years’ experience in ICT, AV, security or ELV systems design consultancy. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex building or infrastructure projects. Middle East project design and authority approval experience is preferred. Professional certifications such as BICSI RCDD, AVIXA CTS or equivalent are preferred. Leadership and Behavioural Competencies Demonstrates strong technical leadership with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and make sound engineering decisions. Communicates clearly with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Takes ownership of deliverables, technical quality, coordination, risks and project outcomes. Provides mentorship and constructive guidance to engineers and modellers to support capability development and consistent delivery quality. Applies a proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented approach to resolving technical and coordination challenges. Maintains professional judgement, accountability and attention to detail under programme, commercial and technical constraints. Promotes knowledge sharing, innovation, continuous improvement and adherence to company standards and procedures. Technical Knowledge & Working Experience with (at least 2 systems): Audio / Visual: AV system design for meeting rooms, hospitality spaces, auditoriums, conference rooms, ballrooms, retail areas and public spaces. Background music, speaker layouts, AV signal flow, control systems, digital signage, IPTV and room technology integration. Coordination of AV requirements with architecture, interiors, acoustics, IT networks, power and containment systems. Specialist AV calculations, acoustic inputs, line-of-sight studies and performance criteria where applicable. ICT: Structured cabling systems for internal and external plant, including copper, fibre and telecommunications pathways. Telecommunications spaces including entrance rooms, telecom rooms, GSM rooms, IDF rooms, MDF rooms, equipment rooms and server rooms. Data centres, control rooms and technical spaces, including rack layouts, containment, power, cooling and cable management coordination. Active Network design LAN/WAN infrastructure, IP telephony, wireless networks and coordination of active network requirements with relevant specialists or vendors. Wi-Fi coverage studies, heat maps, network infrastructure requirements and ICT system performance criteria. Security Systems: Security system design including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, visitor management, security management systems, ANPR, parking interface systems and hostile vehicle mitigation coordination. Security device layouts, field-of-view drawings, coverage studies, schematics, equipment schedules, control room layouts and equipment room requirements. Coordination of security systems with ICT networks, power, containment, architectural layouts, access strategy and operational requirements. Authority requirements, approval processes, security IP network requirements, rack space, cable management, power and cooling considerations. BGV: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.