Lead Consultant - Commissioning

About the role

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Lead Consultant – Commissioning professional for our New York City office. This role leads commissioning and retro-commissioning activities for building systems and facilities projects across the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, test, and validate HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Produce clear, accurate reports on equipment configuration, system optimization, functional performance testing, operational readiness, and the transition from construction to full operations.
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds applicable industry standards for quality, reliability, safety, security, and occupant well-being.
• Lead the collection, compilation, and analysis of site observations, surveys, drawings, schematics, technical data, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other project information supporting energy audits, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Perform building and systems commissioning through research and field inspections to verify that site conditions, equipment, layouts, usage, and system installations conform to applicable codes, standards, rules, and permits.
• Develop and oversee system configurations, testing specifications, readiness plans, checklists, punch lists, and cost estimates in coordination with owners, clients, design disciplines, and subconsultants.
• Own commissioning deliverables from project inception through concept development, design, procurement, integration, installation, turnover, and operation.
• Apply advanced technologies, monitoring and modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to verify proper system installation and performance and support future-ready building operations.
• Verify site conditions and provide technical leadership on design, installation, integration, and operational issues affecting HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams delivering mid-sized or multiple concurrent projects, with accountability for budgets, schedules, labor and material quantities, technical calculations, permit applications, construction documentation, compliance records, and regulatory analyses.
• Coordinate, review, and approve commissioning and operational plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and project requirements.
• Prepare tables, reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and two- or three-dimensional visualizations that clearly communicate complex findings and analyses.
• Maintain quality-control standards and accurate logs for equipment verification, functional performance testing, measurements, calculations, analyses, and reporting.
• Support the development, scoping, budgeting, and delivery strategy for medium- to large-scale commissioning projects.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to entry- and mid-level commissioning staff.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and opportunities to improve design, installation, and operations.
• Analyze and interpret site-assessment data and develop action plans addressing moderate- to high-risk installation, operational, and mitigation issues.
• Prepare and implement site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Represent WSP professionally and confidently in interactions with clients, subcontractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, project controls professionals, and technicians on publicly and privately funded building projects, proposals, and business development opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of commissioning technologies, standards, techniques, and industry practices.
• Exercise sound, ethical judgment in the use of company funds and resources and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Seven or more years of relevant post-education experience, including demonstrated building and systems commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of building commissioning principles, practices, processes, design-build delivery, and their application to project-specific challenges.
• Experience with building planning, design, construction, installation management, renovations, and new construction.
• Working knowledge of smart-building systems and integrated building technologies.
• Advanced familiarity with applicable building technologies, system installation requirements, construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment when evaluating conditions, risks, and recommended actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve business and project objectives.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office productivity software, spreadsheets, mathematical principles, predictive models, and relevant digital tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software, including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and the ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment-prevention policies.
• Ability to work schedules aligned with project requirements, which may occasionally extend beyond the standard workweek.
• Ability to travel occasionally based on project requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional licensure or commissioning certification.
• LEED accreditation or demonstrated interest in obtaining LEED credentials.
• Active membership or participation in relevant professional organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), and parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary: $122,700 – $170,000