Refrigeration Field Engineer & Commissioning Specialist

City BES, LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) seeks a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to support start-up and commissioning of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS infrastructure for supermarket projects. You will inspect installations, perform on-site commissioning, and verify performance to ensure client acceptance.

The role collaborates with project teams, contractors, and vendors, requires 3+ years in supermarket construction or HVACR/controls, and involves field work with emphasis on documentation

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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Field presence

Tools

AutoCAD

Danfoss controls

Emerson controls

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) seeks a Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent to support start-up and commissioning of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS infrastructure for supermarket projects. You will inspect installations, perform on-site commissioning, and verify performance to ensure client acceptance.

The role collaborates with project teams, contractors, and vendors, requires 3+ years in supermarket construction or HVACR/controls, and involves field work with emphasis on documentation