Senior Commissioning Agent

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Senior Commissioning Agent for its Houston, TX office. This role involves leading and executing building commissioning activities for various projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in related fields and 5–7 years of experience in commissioning. Strong knowledge of building systems, ASHRAE guidelines, and excellent communication skills are required.

WSP offers competitive compensation, with an expected salary range of $97,000 - $128,000, alongside comprehensive benefits focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant commissioning or building systems experience.
• Strong knowledge of building system performance.
• Technical understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute building commissioning activities.
• Support project delivery through engineering design reviews.
• Coordinate inspections and prepare technical reports.
• Maintain strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Building commissioning principles

ASHRAE guidelines

HVAC systems

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

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

Job description

Who We Are

WSP USA, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent for our Houston, TX office.

At WSP USA, we are driven by inspiring future‑ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Our Commissioning professionals support high‑quality, high‑profile projects across national and international markets with a focus on building systems performance, operational efficiency, and project delivery excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing building commissioning services including new building commissioning, retro‑commissioning, recommissioning, and ongoing commissioning activities. Responsibilities will also include energy auditing, building performance evaluations, functional performance testing, sustainability certification support, and measurement and verification (M&V) activities across a variety of complex facility types.

WSP USA offers strong long‑term growth opportunities, with many of our senior leaders advancing from technical and operational roles within the organization. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with senior commissioning leadership in the Houston office while supporting project delivery, client relationships, and business development initiatives within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

The 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 Houston Commissioning team.

Job Description

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future‑ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate.

Your Impact

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure and/or commissioning-related certifications preferred, for example BCxP, CxA, CBCP, or CEM.
• LEED accreditation and total facilities commissioning experience highly desirable.

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): $97,000 - $128,000

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.

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