Commissioning Agent
About The Position
WSP USA is seeking a Commissioning Agent for its Tempe, Arizona office. The role supports architects and owners on complex projects focused on sustainability and energy performance in the built environment. The successful candidate will execute building commissioning processes for new, existing, renovated, retrofitted, and continuously commissioned buildings; perform energy audits and support building retrofit applications; assist with sustainability certification applications; and use measurement and verification techniques. The position initially works under the supervision, training, and guidance of the senior commissioning lead for the West region. Participation in business development activities is encouraged. The role involves coordinating with project teams and clients, conducting meetings, coordinating schedules, and preparing reports. Travel may be required, and project schedules may sometimes extend beyond a typical workweek.
Requirements
- 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, processes, design/build, and their application to project-related issues.
- Familiarity with building planning, design, and installation management, including renovation and new design.
- Familiarity with smart building design.
- Strong familiarity with relevant building technology and system installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Analytical mindset and sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-leadership and attention to detail, accuracy, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematical principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
- Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workweek.
- Ability to travel occasionally, depending on project requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Desire to attain commissioning (Cx), controls, and/or testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) certifications.
Responsibilities
- Execute standard building commissioning processes for new and existing construction in accordance with ASHRAE Guidelines.
- Perform engineering design reviews for commissioning-related activities.
- Perform ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits.
- Support building sustainability certification applications, including LEED and Energy Star.
- Commission a range of building components and systems, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call, renewable energy, and other building technology and control systems.
- Conduct meetings, coordinate schedules, and prepare reports.
- Participate in business development activities.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
