Senior Commissioning Agent

WSP Global Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA, an award-winning engineering firm, seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent for Tempe, AZ. You will lead building commissioning, energy audits, and retrofit applications, with exposure to sustainability certifications and measurement/verification techniques.

You will collaborate with architects and owners on high-profile projects, travel part of the time, and mentor junior staff under supervision of the senior commissioning lead in Austin.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute standard building commissioning processes for new and existing construction per ASHRAE guidelines.
• Perform engineering design reviews for commissioning activities.
• Conduct ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits.
• Support for obtaining LEED, Energy Star, and other sustainability certifications.
• Coordinate scopes including mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire alarm, security, and other building systems.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

HVAC knowledge

Building systems expertise

Project/team coordination

Education

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

Master's Degree (preferred)

Professional licensure/certification

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA, an award‑winning and innovative multi‑disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent for our Tempe, AZ office. 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): $94,300 - $127,000

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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