Senior Building Commissioning Lead | HVAC Systems

WSP Global Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent in Houston, TX to lead building commissioning for complex new and existing projects, ensuring performance, quality and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate design reviews, testing, documentation, and closeout, with travel up to 10% and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires 5–7 years of commissioning experience, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines and building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant commissioning or building systems 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.

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.

Skills

Commissioning

ASHRAE knowledge

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Communication

Education

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

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent in Houston, TX to lead building commissioning for complex new and existing projects, ensuring performance, quality and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate design reviews, testing, documentation, and closeout, with travel up to 10% and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires 5–7 years of commissioning experience, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines and building systems.