Supermarket Refrigeration Field Engineer — Commissioning Expert

City FM; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) match

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 for supermarket projects. You will conduct on-site commissioning, verify system performance, and assist with final acceptance at client sites.

Based in CBES, you will collaborate with engineering, construction, and vendor teams, perform functional testing, document findings, and support commissioning reports.

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

Technical drawings

Documentation accuracy

Customer focus

Independent work

Field environments

Tools

AutoCAD

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 for supermarket projects. You will conduct on-site commissioning, verify system performance, and assist with final acceptance at client sites.

Based in CBES, you will collaborate with engineering, construction, and vendor teams, perform functional testing, document findings, and support commissioning reports.