Refrigeration & EMS Commissioning Field Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to support startup, commissioning, and performance verification of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS systems in supermarket projects.

You will conduct on-site inspections, perform tests, document commissioning results, and collaborate with contractors, engineers, and project managers to ensure facilities meet design and code requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supermarket construction, commissioning, or HVACR/controls maintenance.
• Experience with large refrigeration rack systems: DX, Cascade, Micro DS, Transcritical CO2.
• Experience with Danfoss and/or Emerson control systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication skills and valid driver's license.
• AutoCAD experience is 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

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Field presence

Tools

AutoCAD

Danfoss control systems

Emerson control systems

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to support startup, commissioning, and performance verification of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS systems in supermarket projects.

You will conduct on-site inspections, perform tests, document commissioning results, and collaborate with contractors, engineers, and project managers to ensure facilities meet design and code requirements.