Senior Commissioning Agent

About the role

WSP USA, an award‑winning and innovative multi‑disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent for our Los Angeles, CA office. Other locations include Phoenix, AZ; Irvine, CA; 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.

Responsibilities

• Execution of standard building commissioning processes (new/re/retro/continuous), energy auditing and building retrofit applications, support for sustainability certification applications, and measurement and verification techniques.
• 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.
• Conduct meetings, coordinate schedules, and prepare reports (requires proficient communication and organization skills).
• Participate in business development activities (preliminary).

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering or Construction-related field.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC and building systems to evaluate and test the performance of these systems.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Total facilities commissioning experience preferred.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• LEED certification desired.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects preferred.

Skills & attributes

• 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.

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $103,000 – $142,000, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and specific geographic location.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career, including 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.