Senior Commissioning Agent
About The Position
WSP USA is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent for its Austin, Texas office. The role executes building commissioning processes and provides technical assistance and guidance to validate construction, integrity, operability, and commissioning of building systems and facilities projects in the public and private sectors. Work may include planning, directing, coordinating, testing, commissioning, and retro-commissioning systems such as HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and automation. The agent prepares accurate documentation on equipment configuration, optimization studies, functional and readiness testing, and the transition from construction to full operations, while ensuring work meets industry standards for performance, reliability, safety, and occupant security. The successful candidate will initially work under the supervision, training, and guidance of the Austin office’s senior commissioning lead. Participation in business development activities is encouraged. The role includes collaboration with owners, clients, consultants, engineers, inspectors, project control staff, and technicians on complex building projects, with a focus on sustainability and energy performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering, or a construction-related field or discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, including prior building and systems commissioning experience.
- Knowledge of building commissioning principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project-related issues.
- Technical knowledge of HVAC and building systems sufficient to evaluate and test system performance.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge, interpret testing results and data, perform load calculations and statistical analysis, and determine effective, economical, and logical solutions.
- Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- LEED certification.
- Essential professional licensure/certification.
- Total facilities commissioning experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect, compile, and analyze site data and project materials during construction phases for energy auditing, validation, and commissioning.
- Conduct building and system commissioning research and inspections to assess conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and permits.
- Assist in developing system configurations, testing specifications, readiness plans, checklists, punch lists, and cost estimates in coordination with project stakeholders.
- Contribute to technology, modeling, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies that support proper installation and function of building systems.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on design, installation, and integration issues for commissioning and retro-commissioning of HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and automation systems.
- Execute project work individually or as part of a cross-functional team, help plan commissioning activities and costs, and ensure work conforms to specifications, permits, schematics, compliance documentation, and technical analyses.
- Prepare tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and 2D/3D illustrations to present data and findings.
- Maintain quality control standards and document logs and procedures for equipment functionality testing, verification, measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with developing and scoping small- to medium-sized commissioning projects.
- Contribute to technical reports and presentations explaining research and findings and addressing design, installation, or operational issues and opportunities.
- Conduct studies and testing to investigate design and construction problems and plan for future needs.
- Assist with interpreting site investigation data and developing action plans for low- to mid-level installation, equipment-operation, or mitigation risks.
- Assist with preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Collaborate with professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control staff, and technicians on building improvement and development projects.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
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
Senior
