Commissioning - Field Services

About the role

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Full-time Commissioning - Field Services for our New York office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• Work under the supervision, training, and guidance of the senior commissioning leadership to develop your career path.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site during various construction phases, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project energy auditing actions, validation, and commissioning.
• Conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layout, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and installation or operating permits.
• Develop and configure testing specifications, readiness plans; prepare and update checklists/punch lists and cost estimates that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Assist with project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards, document logs of control and equipment functionality testing and verification, and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and scope commissioning projects.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to navigate, improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or installation/operational issues or opportunities.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Collaborate with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately funded building improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remain current in latest commissioning techniques and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Experience with 480-Volt electrical systems, executing / witnessing electrical testing utilizing equipment such as power quality meters, circuit breaker test sets, contact/insulation resistance meters, and infrared cameras.
• Experience with Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), Back Up Battery Systems, Static Switches (STS) and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Emergency Generators and Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
• Knowledge of 5kV -26kV systems and protection relays is preferred.
• Experience with witnessing and executing pre-functional, functional, and integrated electrical testing.
• Knowledge of NETA, IEEE, and NFPA-70 electrical testing standards.
• Knowledge of Short Circuit/Coordination/ Arc Flash Studies.
• An understanding of the architectural, engineering and construction industry.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices or facilities operations is preferred.
• Ability to work independently under supervision of senior leadership in a highly collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 0-2+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of building commissioning principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to project work-related issues.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC and Electrical building systems to evaluate and evaluate the performance of these systems.
• Total facilities commissioning experience preferred.

Skills

• Independent problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $49,200 - $65,000

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Contact Information

If you are ready to get started, please apply directly through the WSP USA website or contact us at [contact information].

About WSP

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.

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