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HVAC Technician- Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

WSP in the U.S.
Columbia, MD Volunteer
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time entry-level HVAC Technician, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Technician for our Columbia, Maryland or York, PA, office. This person will be required to travel onsite to clients in the DMV area.

Be involved in projects with our Testing and Balancing Group and be a part of a growing Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

  • Testing, Adjusting and Balancing to achieve proper operation of HVAC systems for institutional clients (Hospitals, Labs and Higher Education).
  • Critical Space Testing to measure airflows and confirm room pressurization is correct in addition to calculating air change rates directly for existing healthcare clients.
  • Pre-commissioning to confirm the installation of the mechanical system is installed per the contract documents and the owner’s specifications.
  • Functional performance testing to exercise HVAC equipment through its paces to confirm the systems are operating per the design intent.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • 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

  • High School Diploma
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, and Excel.
  • Fluent with basic computer skills/tablet usage/operation.
  • Technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Able to work with others in a team environment.
  • Able to receive direction from senior staff.
  • Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
  • The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to commute within the Baltimore, southern Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia region initially.
  • Flexible to work minor off-hours shifts as needed (all off-hours work will be scheduled and coordinated in advance).
  • The applicant will need to have valid COVID-19 vaccination to meet our healthcare client's requirements for all contractor staff performing work on their project sites
  • The applicant will need to have a yearly flu shot to meet our healthcare client's requirements for all contractor staff performing work on their project site.
  • This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employees may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior internship, leadership, or relevant experience.


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): $48,100- $68,000

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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

Salary : $48,100 - $68,000

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