Commissioning Agent

About the role

This Opportunity WSP USA, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a Commissioning Agent for our West Offices. Locations include Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant years of related field experience in the industry.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in a building or systems commissioning discipline.
• Familiarity with building commissioning principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Familiarity with building planning, design, and installation management; including renovation and new design.
• Familiarity with smart building design.
• Highly familiar with relevant building technology/system installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Skills

• Proficient communication and organization skills are necessary to conduct meetings, coordinate schedules, and prepare reports.

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $90,800 - $125,000

Schedule

Compensation is contingent upon 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

ABOUT US 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

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