Lead Electrical & Critical Systems Commissioning Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-time Electrical/ Critical Systems Commissioning Agent for our New York office, with flexibility for New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Virginia locations. The role focuses on building commissioning, energy audits, and retrofit applications, supporting sustainability efforts and measurement/verification techniques.

The incumbent will perform testing of 480-Volt systems, UPS, STS/ATS, generators, PDUs, and coordination with NFPA-70 standards, delivering thorough commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or related field.
• 5–7+ years post-education commissioning experience in buildings/electrical systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning principles and testing standards (NETA, IEEE, NFPA-70).
• Licensure/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and analysis from field sites during commissioning and energy auditing.
• Conduct professional commissioning work, inspect site conditions, and verify conformance with codes and permits.
• Develop testing specifications and readiness plans; create checklists and cost estimates with stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning activities from design through operation across multiple projects.

Skills

Electrical testing

Power systems

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Architectural Eng

Tools

SKM

ETap

EZ Power

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-time Electrical/ Critical Systems Commissioning Agent for our New York office, with flexibility for New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Virginia locations. The role focuses on building commissioning, energy audits, and retrofit applications, supporting sustainability efforts and measurement/verification techniques.

The incumbent will perform testing of 480-Volt systems, UPS, STS/ATS, generators, PDUs, and coordination with NFPA-70 standards, delivering thorough commissioning