Lead Consultant - Commissioning

WSP in the U.S.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead - Commissioning in Raleigh, NC, with support across NC/SC. You will guide commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, and automation systems, validate performance, and deliver comprehensive reports from planning through operation. Travel and multi-project responsibility are common.

The role emphasizes data-driven testing, coordination with owners and teams, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards to ensure reliable building performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; relevant experience accepted.
• 7–10+ years of post-education experience in building and systems commissioning.
• Familiarity with commissioning principles, design/build processes, and permits.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Revit for design/documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning work across project phases from concept to operation.
• Develop testing specifications, checklists, and readiness plans.
• Coordinate with owners, disciplines, and clients on plans and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports, data analyses, and visual presentations.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Train entry to mid-level staff and oversee cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Independent work

Project coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Full-time a Lead - Commissioning for our Raleigh, NC office. Other locations in NC and SC will be considered.

Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers to validate construction, integrity, operability, and the commissioning of building systems and facilities projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the planning, directing, coordinating, testing, and commissioning and retro commissioning of building systems including HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and automation. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned equipment configuration, optimization studies, system functional testing, readiness testing, and the transition from the construction phase to full operations. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for performance, reliability, safety, and security for building inhabitants.

Your Impact

• Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site during various construction phases, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project energy auditing actions, validation, and commissioning.
• Perform professional building and system commissioning work by conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layout, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and installation or operating permits.
• Develop and oversee configuration, testing specifications, and readiness plans; preparing and updating checklists/punch lists and cost estimates that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Involved from project inception to completion for commissioning work deliverables throughout the various project work phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, integration, installation, and operation.
• Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications; implementing future-ready solutions with building systems operating standards.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to commissioning and retro commissioning of building systems including HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and automation.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Coordinate, review and approve commissioning and operational plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards, document logs of control and equipment functionality testing and verification, and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium- to large-sized commissioning projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level to mid-level commissioning staff.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to navigate, improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or installation/operational issues or opportunities.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Collaborate with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately-funded building improvement and development projects; as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remain current in latest commissioning techniques and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent years of industry experience.
• 7-10+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential or enhancing professional licensure/certification.
• Interest in obtaining LEED certification desired.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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): $110,000 - $155,000

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.

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?

Equal Opportunity

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.

Eligibility

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.