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WSP USA Senior Commissioning Agent in Houston, Texas
This Opportunity
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP USA, an award winning and innovative multi disciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent for our Houston, TX office. 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. 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 lead for the Houston office. Preliminary participation in business development activities will also be encouraged.
Your Impact
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.
Proficient communication and organization skills are necessary to conduct meetings, coordinate schedules, and prepare reports.
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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree 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.
Knowledge of building commissioning principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred.
LEED certification desired.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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