Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning

WSP in the U.S.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 84,500 - 105,600; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning for our West Offices. The role involves executing building commissioning for new and existing structures, performing energy audits, and supporting sustainability certifications across multiple projects. Travel to various locations may be required.

Ideal candidates have a engineering background with 1–3 years of related experience, strong communication, and a proactive, team-oriented approach to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of post-education experience in building or systems commissioning.
• Familiarity with building commissioning principles, processes and design/build applications.
• Knowledge of smart building design or MEP construction systems.
• Familiar with building technology installation, codes and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard building commissioning processes for new and existing construction per ASHRAE guidelines.
• Perform engineering design reviews for commissioning activities.
• Support for obtaining LEED, Energy Star, and other sustainability certifications.
• Handle scopes including mechanical, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting and specialized systems.
• Communicate clearly, coordinate schedules, and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Demonstrate self-drive and accountability in project work.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Office automation

Spreadsheets

Technical writing

Predictive models

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks an Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning for our West Offices. Locations include Seattle, WA, other locations may be considered. WSP USA works closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.

Job Description

WSP USA, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks an Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning for our West Offices. Locations include Seattle, WA, other locations may be considered. WSP USA works closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.

Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. 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
• 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.
• Self-driven to make an impact in our world through your profession with self-stewardship and honor in your work.

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 certifications such as Cx, LEED, and PE.
• This position has opportunity to start growing into an early commissioning project management role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant years of related field experience in the industry.
• 1-3 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 or MEP construction systems or building control systems.
• 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.
• Coachable, prepared and driven to soak up knowledge and training from colleagues and senior Cx agents.
• 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 reading design drawings, mechanical, plumbing and electrical.
• 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.

• coverage related to medical
• coverage related to dental
• coverage related to vision
• coverage related to disability
• coverage related to life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $84,500 - $ 105,600

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.

About WSP

WSP 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.

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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.