Senior Commissioning Agent

WSP Global Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves executing building commissioning processes, energy auditing, and supporting sustainability certifications like LEED. Ideal candidates will have a BS in engineering and 5-7 years of experience in building commissioning. WSP offers extensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off, alongside a competitive salary range of $103,000 to $142,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant post-education experience with building systems commissioning.
• Desire to attain Cx, controls and/or TAB certifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard building commissioning processes per ASHRAE Guidelines.
• Perform engineering design reviews for commissioning activities.
• Support obtaining building sustainability certifications such as LEED.

Skills

HVAC technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering

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 Phoenix, 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 partof time.
• Prioritize effectively, have good follow-through, and practice self-implemented quality control measures.
• Desire to attain Cx, controls and/or TAB certifications.

Who You Are

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.

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