Senior Commissioning Agent

WSP USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead building commissioning, energy audits, and retrofit applications for projects in the Los Angeles area, with Irvine and Seattle locations noted. This role emphasizes collaboration with architects and owners to achieve sustainability goals.

The position requires deep HVAC/building systems knowledge, strong written and oral communication skills, and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant post-education experience in commissioning.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC and building systems to evaluate/test performance.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard building commissioning processes for new and existing construction.
• Perform engineering design reviews for commissioning activities.
• Conduct ASHRAE energy audits (Level 1–3).
• Support sustainability certifications (LEED, Energy Star).
• Coordinate with multiple building components (mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire alarm, security).
• Prepare meetings and reports with strong organization.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Building systems understanding

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering or Construction-related field

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA, an award‑winning and innovative multi‑disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent for our Los Angeles, CA office. Other locations Include Pheonix, AZ; Irvine, CA; and Seattle, WA. 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 Austin office. 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.
• Performance of ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits.
• 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.

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 Cx, controls and/or TAB certifications.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering or Construction-related field.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC and building systems to evaluate and test the performance of these systems.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Total facilities commissioning experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• LEED certification desired.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

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): $103,000- $142,000

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.

www.wsp.com

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.