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WSP

Early Careers Professional - Commissioning

Seattle, WA · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

Performs routine building or system commissioning functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for ...

WSP

Early Careers Professional - Commissioning

Seattle, WA · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

Performs routine building or system commissioning functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for ...

WSP

Early Career Commissioning Agent

Arlington, VA · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Performs routine building or system commissioning functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for ...

WSP

Early Career Commissioning Agent

Arlington, VA

$68K - $85K/yr

Performs routine building or system commissioning functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for ...

MIH Systems Group

Service Technician - HVAC

Middleton, WI · On-site

$40 - $60/hr

... building commissioning, and we strive to make buildings work better. Specializing in the ... We are searching for both experienced and entry-level HVAC technicians to help support the growing ...

dbHMS

Commissioning Engineer 2

Davenport, IA · Hybrid

$70K - $90K/yr

... entry-level engineers while they analyze buildings and how integrated components operate ... Every building is a prototype, never assembled before, that needs to be analyzed and tested to see ...

dbHMS

Commissioning Engineer 2

Davenport, IA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

... entry-level engineers while they analyze buildings and how integrated components operate ... Every building is a prototype, never assembled before, that needs to be analyzed and tested to see ...

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How much do entry level building commissioning jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level building commissioning in the United States is $103,451.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Building Commissioning vs Entry Level Mechanical Technician?

AspectEntry Level Building CommissioningEntry Level Mechanical Technician
Required CertificationsOften includes LEED Green Associate, CxA (Commissioning Authority) trainingTypically requires HVAC or plumbing certifications, EPA 608
Work EnvironmentBuilding sites, commissioning offices, project meetingsMechanical systems, maintenance facilities, construction sites
Industry UsageDesign, construction, and commissioning of building systemsInstallation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment

Entry Level Building Commissioning and Entry Level Mechanical Technician roles share some certifications and work environments, but differ mainly in focus. Building commissioning emphasizes ensuring building systems operate efficiently, while mechanical technicians focus on installing and maintaining mechanical equipment. Both roles are essential in the building industry, but they serve different stages of the building lifecycle.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Building Commissioning job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,451 per year, or $49.7 per hour.
Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning

Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning

WSP

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

WSP rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 58 rated business consultants

Job description


WSP USA is initiating a search for a Full-time Intermediate Consultant - Commissioning for our New York office.
Job Description
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.
Specific Requirements:
  • Knowledge of 480-Volt electrical systems, executing / witnessing electrical testing utilizing equipment such as power quality meters, circuit breaker test sets, contact/insulation resistance meters and infrared cameras.
  • Knowledge of Uninterruptable Power Supply's' (UPS), Back Up Battery Systems, Static Switches (STS) and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Emergency Generators and Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
  • Experience with witnessing and executing pre-functional, functional and integrated electrical testing.
  • Knowledge of NETA, IEEE and NFPA-70 electrical testing standards.
  • Knowledge of Short Circuit/Coordination/ Arc Flash Studies.
  • An understanding of the architectural, engineering and construction industry.
  • Understanding sustainable design practices or facilities operations is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and under supervision in a highly collaborative team environment.

Your Impact
  • Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site during various construction phases, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project energy auditing actions, validation, and commissioning.
  • Assist with 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.
  • Assist with development of testing specifications, and readiness plans; preparing and updating 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 work deliverables throughout the various project work phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, integration, installation, and operation.
  • Assist with advanced technologies, monitoring, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications, implementing future-ready solutions with building systems operating standards.
  • Assist cross-functional teams with executing project work 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 analysis memos.
  • Assist with commissioning and operational plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
  • Maintain quality control standards, document logs of control and equipment functionality testing and verification, and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
  • Assist with development and scoping of medium- to large-sized commissioning projects.
  • Provide guidance and training to entry-level to mid-level commissioning staff.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to navigate, improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or installation/operational issues or opportunities.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
  • Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately funded building improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
  • Remain current in latest commissioning techniques and practices.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction-related field or equivalent years of related industry experience.
  • 1-3 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 building systems to evaluate and test the performance of these systems.

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): $81,000 - $105,000
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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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 provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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