Commissioning Agent
US$107,500 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Commissioning (Cx) Agent – Subway Rail Systems”
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- Expected experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$107,500 / yr |
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CertificationsCertified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)
Study levelMaster's
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Commissioning (Cx) Agent – Subway and Rail Transit Systems for our New York, NY office.
The Senior Commissioning (Cx) Agent is responsible for planning, managing, and executing commissioning activities for subway, metro, light rail, and heavy rail transit infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all rail systems, facilities, equipment, and integrated technologies are designed, installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project requirements, safety standards, operational needs, and regulatory requirements prior to revenue service.
The Senior Cx Agent serves as the technical lead for system verification, validation, testing, startup, and turnover activities and coordinates among owners, designers, contractors, vendors, operators, and regulatory agencies to deliver reliable and safe transit systems.
Your Impact
Commissioning Leadership
- Lead the development and implementation of project-specific commissioning plans.
- Establish commissioning objectives, procedures, milestones, and acceptance criteria.
- Direct commissioning activities throughout design, construction, testing, startup, and operational readiness phases.
- Manage multidisciplinary commissioning teams including engineers, technicians, and specialty consultants.
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for all commissioning deliverables.
Rail Systems Commissioning
- Oversee commissioning of:
- Traction power systems
- Third rail and overhead catenary systems
- Signaling and train control systems (CBTC, ATC, ATP, ATO)
- Communications systems
- SCADA and control systems
- Tunnel ventilation systems
- Fire alarm and life safety systems
- Emergency power systems
- Station electrical systems
- Vertical transportation systems (elevators and escalators)
- Automatic fare collection systems
- Platform screen doors
- Depot and maintenance facility systems
Testing and Validation
- Develop and manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) programs.
- Develop and execute Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures.
- Coordinate integrated systems testing and interface verification.
- Lead operational scenario testing and emergency response simulations.
- Witness and document startup and performance testing activities.