Senior Electrical & Critical Systems Commissioning Lead

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-time Electrical/ Critical Systems Commissioning Agent for our New York office. The successful candidate will perform building commissioning, energy auditing, and retrofit support on high-profile projects nationwide, under senior leadership guidance.

Candidates should have 5–7+ years in engineering commissioning, strong knowledge of electrical testing, UPS, ATS, STS, and NFPA/IEEE standards, plus the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 5–7+ years commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of building commissioning principles, design/build, and codes.
• HVAC and electrical system understanding for testing and evaluation.
• Licensure/certification is essential or advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional building and system commissioning across phases from concept to operation.
• Develop testing specifications, checklists, and readiness plans; coordinate with owners and teams.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting for energy auditing and commissioning.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and training to junior commissioning staff.

Skills

Electrical testing

Power systems

UPS and backup systems

Coordination with teams

Code compliance

Arc flash analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering or Construction-related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

SKM

ETap

EZ Power

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-time Electrical/ Critical Systems Commissioning Agent for our New York office. The successful candidate will perform building commissioning, energy auditing, and retrofit support on high-profile projects nationwide, under senior leadership guidance.

Candidates should have 5–7+ years in engineering commissioning, strong knowledge of electrical testing, UPS, ATS, STS, and NFPA/IEEE standards, plus the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.