Refrigeration & EMS Field Engineer Commissioning Specialist

City Facilities Management (US) LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with matching

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to support start-up and commissioning of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS infrastructure for supermarket projects.

This role collaborates with engineering, construction, and client teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and operating per project requirements, with on-site commissioning and detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supermarket construction, commissioning, engineering, or HVACR/controls maintenance.
• Experience with large refrigeration rack systems (DX, Cascade, Micro DS, 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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits during construction/remodel to verify installation progress and adherence to scope and design documents.
• Execute on-site commissioning activities, including point-to-point testing and functional verification of EMS-controlled equipment.
• Commission HVACR equipment newly installed or relocated as part of projects.
• Provide start-up and commissioning support for refrigeration rack systems with contractors and manufacturers.
• Evaluate and document existing RHVAC and EMS systems for integration into capital projects.
• Prepare interim and final commissioning reports, identifying exceptions and out-of-spec conditions.
• Support resolution tracking with PM and engineering teams.
• Verify operation, communication, and programming of EMS and RHVAC control systems.
• Implement minor wiring modifications and programming adjustments as required.
• Support EMS programming updates as directed by engineering or field leadership.
• Act as a technical resource for Level 2 refrigeration/EMS issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting remotely and on-site.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments on HVACR and control components.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineering, contractors and vendors for timely issue resolution.
• Communicate commissioning status, risks, and actions clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Refrigeration/HVACR

EMS/Control systems

DX/Cascade/CO2 knowledge

Danfoss/Emerson controls

AutoCAD

Documentation & troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Danfoss controls

Emerson controls

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to support start-up and commissioning of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS infrastructure for supermarket projects.

This role collaborates with engineering, construction, and client teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and operating per project requirements, with on-site commissioning and detailed documentation.