Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking an Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning to join its New York Commissioning Team. In this role, you will collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary professionals on complex projects focused on sustainability, energy performance, and high-performing buildings.

The successful candidate will support commissioning for new and existing buildings, energy audits and retrofit projects, sustainability certifications, and measurement and verification activities.

Our close-knit, collaborative team supports one another, shares expertise, and works toward a common goal: delivering high-quality service and achieving client satisfaction on every project.

You will work under the guidance of the New York commissioning lead, with opportunities to expand your technical expertise, contribute to business development, and progress toward project management responsibilities.

Your Impact

• Execute commissioning activities for new and existing buildings in accordance with applicable ASHRAE standards and guidelines.

• Review engineering design documents and provide commissioning-focused comments and recommendations.

• Support energy audits, retrofit projects, measurement and verification, and sustainability certifications such as LEED and ENERGY STAR.

• Commission mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, fire alarm, security, controls, nurse call, renewable energy, and other building systems.

• Lead or support meetings, coordinate schedules, document issues, and prepare clear technical reports.

• Collaborate with project teams and contribute to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Commitment to developing technical expertise and building a career in commissioning.

• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to quality.

• Interest in pursuing professional credentials such as commissioning, LEED, or PE certification.

• Willingness to travel and work schedules aligned with project requirements.

• Potential to grow into an early-career commissioning project management role.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

• One to three years of post-education experience in building systems, commissioning, design, construction, controls, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of commissioning principles and project delivery for new construction and renovation projects.

• Familiarity with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, controls, or smart building systems.

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and technical documentation.

• Awareness of applicable building codes, regulations, compliance practices, and documentation requirements.

• Sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment.

• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, and related digital tools.

• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.

• Ability to travel occasionally and work outside standard business hours when required by project needs.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include 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. 

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $84,500 - $105,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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