Intermediate Consultant- Commissioning

WSP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,500 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Consultant in Boston to provide leadership and technical support for building commissioning activities across various projects, including commercial and healthcare sectors. The role involves leading project delivery from design to occupancy while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with ASHRAE guidelines.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience, emphasizing effective communication skills and a strong grasp of HVAC and electrical systems. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $84,500 - $105,000.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and related building systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead building commissioning activities for new and existing construction projects.
• Support project delivery from design through occupancy.
• Coordinate inspections, issue tracking, testing procedures, and project documentation.

Skills

Building commissioning principles

ASHRAE guidelines

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, or related field

Job description

Intermediate Consultant – Commissioning (Boston, MA)

This Opportunity

Provides leadership and technical support for building commissioning activities across complex new and existing construction projects within commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and institutional facilities. Supports all phases of the commissioning process including project planning, design reviews, functional performance testing, issue resolution, documentation management, and project closeout while ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery. Contributes to business development initiatives, client relationship management, and the continued growth of the Boston Commissioning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute building commissioning activities for new and existing construction projects in accordance with ASHRAE guidelines and industry standards.
• Support project delivery from design through occupancy by performing engineering design reviews, inspections, functional performance testing, and system verification activities.
• Conduct project management throughout the entire project life cycle to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate inspections, issue tracking, testing procedures, commissioning plans, reports, and project documentation across multiple phases of construction.
• Support commissioning activities involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, fire alarm, security, controls, renewable energy, and specialty building systems.
• Coordinate closely with owners, contractors, design teams, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.
• Prepare technical reports, lead meetings, manage schedules, and maintain strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support business development initiatives, proposal efforts, client relationship management, and departmental growth opportunities.
• Maintain a high standard of client satisfaction through proactive communication, timely project delivery, issue resolution, and continuous service improvement.
• Maintain strong quality control practices and support ongoing professional development within the commissioning industry.
• Ability to travel (10%) is required to support project and client needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of trade school and experience.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of building commissioning principles, ASHRAE guidelines, and building system performance.
• Technical understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and related building systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure and/or commissioning‑related certifications preferred, such as BCxP, CxA, CBCP, or CEM.
• LEED accreditation and total facilities commissioning experience highly desirable.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including 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): $84,500 - $105,000

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.