Field Refrigeration & EMS Commissioning Engineer with 28 PTO

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting and safe

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to lead start-up and commissioning of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS infrastructure for supermarket projects in Hartford. You will verify system performance and support final client acceptance at site.

You will conduct site visits, perform on-site commissioning, test EMS controls, and coordinate with contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in supermarket construction, commissioning, engineering, or HVACR/controls maintenance
• Working knowledge of large refrigeration rack systems, including DX, Cascade, Micro DS, and Transcritical CO₂
• Experience operating and programming Danfoss and/or Emerson supermarket control systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• AutoCAD experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits during construction and remodel phases to inspect installation progress and verify adherence to project scope, design documents, and programming standards.
• Execute on-site commissioning activities, including point-to-point testing and functional verification of EMS-controlled equipment.
• Commission HVACR equipment that is newly installed or relocated as part of construction or remodel projects.
• Provide start-up and commissioning support for refrigeration rack systems in coordination with contractors and manufacturers.
• Evaluate and document existing RHVAC and EMS systems for integration into capital projects.
• Prepare interim commissioning reports and final commissioning documentation, identifying exceptions, deficiencies, and out-of-spec conditions.
• Support resolution tracking in collaboration with the Construction Project Manager and engineering teams.
• Verify proper operation, communication, and programming of EMS and RHVAC control systems.
• Implement minor control wiring modifications and programming adjustments as required to support inspections and commissioning activities.
• Support EMS programming updates as directed by engineering or field leadership.
• Act as a technical resource for Level 2 refrigeration and EMS-related issues as assigned.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of system issues both remotely and on-site.
• Perform minor repairs and system adjustments on HVACR and control components as needed.
• Collaborate closely with Construction Project Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to support timely issue resolution.
• Communicate commissioning status, risks, and outstanding items clearly and professionally to project stakeholders.

Skills

Field engineering

HVACR systems

EMS control systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

AutoCAD

Tools

Danfoss controls

Emerson controls

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to lead start-up and commissioning of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS infrastructure for supermarket projects in Hartford. You will verify system performance and support final client acceptance at site.

You will conduct site visits, perform on-site commissioning, test EMS controls, and coordinate with contractors and vendors.