WSP

Commissioning Agent

WSP$90K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant experience in the industry.
  • 3 to 5 years in building or systems commissioning.
  • Familiarity with building commissioning principles and practices.
  • Experience with building planning, design, and installation management.
  • Knowledge of smart building design and technology.
  • Proficient in technical writing and design software (AutoCAD, Revit).
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills individual capable of self-direction.

Responsibilities

  • Execute building commissioning processes for new and existing construction as per ASHRAE guidelines.
  • Perform engineering design reviews for commissioning activities.
  • Conduct ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits.
  • Support sustainability certification processes such as LEED and Energy Star.
  • Manage scopes of work for various building systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Lead meetings, coordinate schedules, and prepare technical reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
  • Paid sick leave and vacation time for personal use.
  • Paid parental leave and bereavement leave provisions.
  • Support for attendance at voting and naturalization proceedings.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes (new/re/retro/continuous), energy auditing and building retrofit applications, support for sustainability certification applications, and measurement and verification techniques.

WSP USA offers excellent growth opportunities: Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm. Initially, you will work under the supervision, training, and guidance of the senior commissioning lead for the West region. Preliminary participation in business development activities will also be encouraged.

Your Impact
  • Execution of standard building commissioning processes for new and existing construction as found in ASHRAE Guidelines.
  • Perform engineering design reviews for commissioning related activities
  • Performance of ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits.
  • Support for obtaining building sustainability certifications such as LEED, Energy Star, etc.
  • Scopes of work to include a variety of building components including mechanical, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting and specialty systems including fire alarm, security, and other enhanced building technology/control systems including nurse call, renewable energy systems, etc.
  • Proficient communication and organization skills are necessary to conduct meetings, coordinate schedules, and prepare reports

General Qualities:
  • Possess a desire to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the trade, and advance in a career in the commissioning industry.
  • Ability to travel part of time.
  • Prioritize effectively, have good follow-through, and practice self-implemented quality control measures.
  • Desire to attain Cx, controls and/or TAB certifications.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant years of related field experience in the industry.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in a building or systems commissioning discipline.
  • Familiarity with building commissioning principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
  • Familiarity with building planning, design, and installation management; including renovation and new design.
  • Familiarity with smart building design.
  • Highly familiar with relevant building technology/system installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
  • Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit).
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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): $90,800 - $125,000

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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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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