Senior Consultant - Commissioning

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Consultant - Commissioning in New York to lead technically complex commissioning assignments for new and existing buildings, manage project delivery, provide technical oversight, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role covers new building commissioning, retro-commissioning, recommissioning, energy audits, building performance evaluations, and measurement and verification activities, with travel up to 10% to support projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering; construction management; or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in building commissioning, building systems, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of commissioning principles, ASHRAE guidelines, functional performance testing, and building system operation.
• Technical proficiency in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and related building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning for new and existing building projects in accordance with ASHRAE guidelines, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Manage project delivery from design through occupancy, including design reviews, field observations, functional performance testing, system verification, issue resolution, and closeout.
• Coordinate commissioning plans, test procedures, issue logs, schedules, meeting docs, and final reports across all project phases.
• Provide technical oversight for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, fire alarm, security, controls, renewables, and specialty building systems.
• Collaborate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve project objectives.
• Lead project meetings, communicate risks/priorities, maintain quality control, and deliver accurate work on schedule.
• Support proposals, client relationship management, business development, and growth initiatives for the New York Commissioning team.
• Travel up to 10% to support project and client needs.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/architectural engineering or related field

Job description

Who We Are

WSP USA is an award-winning, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm committed to designing resilient communities and high-performing buildings. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives strengthen our work and advance our clients’ goals.

Our commissioning professionals deliver services for high-profile projects across national and international markets, with a focus on building systems performance, operational efficiency, and project delivery excellence.

Our close-knit, collaborative team supports one another, shares expertise, and works toward a common goal: delivering high-quality service and achieving client satisfaction on every project.

The Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Consultant - Commissioning for our New York office to lead technically complex commissioning assignments for new and existing buildings. The successful candidate will manage project delivery, provide technical oversight, maintain strong client relationships, and support the continued growth of the New York Commissioning team.

The role encompasses new building commissioning, retro-commissioning, recommissioning, and ongoing commissioning, as well as energy audits, building performance evaluations, functional performance testing, sustainability certification support, and measurement and verification activities.

Your Impact

• Lead commissioning for new and existing building projects in accordance with ASHRAE guidelines, contract requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Manage project delivery from design through occupancy, including design reviews, field observations, functional performance testing, system verification, issue resolution, and closeout.
• Coordinate commissioning plans, test procedures, issue logs, schedules, meeting documentation, and final reports across all project phases.
• Provide technical oversight for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, fire alarm, security, controls, renewable energy, and specialty building systems.
• Collaborate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve project objectives.
• Lead project meetings, communicate risks and priorities, maintain quality control, and deliver accurate work on schedule.
• Support proposals, client relationship management, business development, and strategic growth initiatives for the New York Commissioning team.
• Travel up to 10% to support project and client needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering; construction management; or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in building commissioning, building systems, or a closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of commissioning principles, ASHRAE guidelines, functional performance testing, and building system operation.
• Technical proficiency in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and related building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and communicate clearly with clients and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer licensure or a recognized commissioning or energy certification, such as BCxP, CxA, CBCP, or CEM.
• LEED accreditation and experience delivering whole-building or total facilities commissioning.

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): $107,500 - $146,000
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.