Senior Electrical​/Critical Systems’ Commissioning Agent

Senior Electrical/ Critical Systems’ Commissioning Agent

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Full-time Electrical/ Critical Systems’ Commissioning Agent for our New York office. Other office locations considered are New Jersey, Philadelphia and Virginia.

Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for 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.

WSP USA offers excellent growth opportunities:
Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm. Initially, you will work under the supervision, training, and guidance of the senior commissioning leadership. Preliminary participation in business development activities will also be encouraged.

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site during various construction phases, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, data reports, and other matrices for project energy auditing actions, validation, and commissioning.
• Perform professional building and system commissioning work by conducting 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 and readiness plans; prepare and update checklists/punch lists and cost estimates that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Involved from project inception to completion for commissioning deliverables throughout the project lifecycle (concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, integration, installation, operation).
• Assist with advanced technologies, monitoring, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to ensure proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implement future-ready solutions with building systems operating standards.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on design, installation, and integration issues related to commissioning and retro-commissioning of building systems including electrical switch gear, distribution, backup systems and automation.
• Support cross-functional teams 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 memos.
• Assist with commissioning and operational plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, and spreadsheets for interpretation or presentation of findings.
• Maintain quality control standards, document logs of tests and verifications, and procedures for accurate measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level to mid-level commissioning staff.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations related to design and installation/operational issues or opportunities.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a professional manner; collaborate with engineers, inspectors, project controls, and technicians on building improvement and development projects.
• Remain current in the latest commissioning techniques and practices; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering or Construction-related field, or equivalent years of related industry experience.
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