Early Career Commissioning Agent

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Commissioning Agent to join our Property and Buildings Team in the Boston, MA office. This role involves providing local technical assistance for the commissioning of building systems and facilities projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and reports for project energy auditing, validation, and commissioning.
• Assist with performing basic professional building commissioning work, including research and inspections of site conditions, equipment, and systems to ensure conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and permits.
• Perform routine building or system commissioning functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies for equipment and systems.
• Assist with verifying project characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on design, installation, and integration issues related to commissioning and retro-commissioning of building systems such as HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, lighting, and automation.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, diagrams, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with smart building design and technology concepts.
• Familiarity with relevant installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, and relevant technology and tools.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organizations.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $72,700 - $90,900

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees across 300 offices in the U.S., WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper.