Field Service/Commissioning Engineer

Root Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong sustainability goals

Great company culture

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Commissioning Engineer/Field Service Engineer in New York. The candidate will lead the commissioning of bioenergy and RNG facilities, focusing on safety and compliance with design specifications. Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, troubleshooting during start-up, and documenting results. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a sustainable energy environment and provides ample growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning bioenergy and RNG facilities.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to develop and manage commissioning plans and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for bioenergy and RNG facilities.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and internal teams.
• Document commissioning results and training for staff.

Skills

Project coordination

Mechanical completion verification

Functional testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Job description

Commissioning Engineer/Field Service Engineer

Location: New York State (project-based travel required within New York only)
Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

My client develops, builds, and operates advanced bioenergy and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities. The company specializes in anaerobic digestion, biogas upgrading, and integrated energy systems that convert organic waste into clean, reliable energy. They are focused on safety, operational excellence, and long-term asset performance.

Position Summary

The Commissioning/Field Service Engineer is responsible for leading and executing the commissioning, start-up, and performance verification of bioenergy and RNG facilities. This role bridges engineering, construction, and operations to ensure systems are installed, tested, and placed into service safely, on schedule, and in compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for bioenergy and RNG facilities, including anaerobic digesters, gas upgrading systems, and balance-of-plant equipment
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and schedules
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for start-up
• Lead system pre-functional and functional testing
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, utilities, and internal engineering teams
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues during start-up and early operations
• Support performance testing and acceptance testing
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Train operations and maintenance personnel during handover
• Document commissioning results and provide final turnover packages to operations

Why join?

• Join one of the top players in the RNG and biogas upgrading space with a strong sustainability goal and clean energy mission
• Great company culture with highly skilled and experienced leaders in the market
• Tons of room for growth as they continue to expand their brand across the US
• Work on cutting-edge technology while embracing a cleaner energy future!