VFD Specialist

Ambient Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambient Enterprises is seeking a VFD Specialist to support ABB HVAC VFDs, provide troubleshooting, and train the service team. The role covers on-site and remote assistance across NYC and nearby locations, including NJ, with emphasis on customer-focused solutions.

The candidate should have a technical degree and 3–5 years’ hands-on HVAC/VFD experience; an electrical license is a plus. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years hands‑on HVAC or similar equipment experience involving VFDs.
• Active electrical license or equivalent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide over-the-phone and email troubleshooting for end-users, contractors, and service teams.
• Offer onsite troubleshooting with metering equipment for VFDs and controls.
• Train service team on VFD start-ups and troubleshooting; create owner/contractor trainings.
• Develop in-house demos for engineer/customer visits.
• Assist sales with identifying the correct VFD for applications and review specs.
• Perform harmonic calculations and promote mitigation strategies.
• Identify VFD opportunities and support proactive replacement strategies with the sales team.
• Support specifying engineers as VFD subject matter expert; present at local ASHRAE meetings.
• Stay informed on rebates and industry trends; participate in local trade shows.

Skills

VFD knowledge

HVAC systems

BACnet protocols

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Associate’s degree or technical training with relevant focus

Job description

About Us

Formed in 2007, Mechanical Technologies has earned an impeccable reputation in the contracting and engineering communities and has experienced steady and sustainable growth. We specialize in product-based solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC challenges. We provide a complete inventory plus application assistance to owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. Our emphasis is on working closely with customers to deliver the highest quality skills, systems, and service in a timely and cost-effective manner while providing the most energy-efficient and lowest maintenance solutions.

Role: Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Specialist

The VFD Specialist is responsible for supporting the application, sale, training on, and troubleshooting of ABB HVAC VFDs. Mechanical Technologies, along with ABB, is a market leader in HVAC VFDs, and our Drive Specialists are instrumental in maintaining that position. We are seeking a person who can act not only as a subject matter expert on ABB VFDs but also demonstrate familiarity with other related HVAC equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide over-the-phone and email troubleshooting for end-users, contractors, and the in-house service team as the primary escalation contact.
• Offer onsite troubleshooting assistance when necessary; use metering equipment for VFDs and control systems.
• Train the service team in traditional VFD start-ups and troubleshooting; maintain and provide training to owners and contractors, ranging from 30 minutes to a full day.
• Develop and support in-house demos for engineer/customer visits.
• Assist inside/outside salespeople in identifying the correct VFD for applications, and review specifications with salespeople.
• Perform harmonic calculations and promote effective mitigation strategies.
• Identify MRO VFD opportunities and support creating proactive replacement strategies with the sales team.
• Support local specifying engineers as a subject matter expert on VFDs; participate in and present at local ASHRAE chapter meetings.
• Stay knowledgeable about local rebate programs for VFDs; participate in local trade shows.
• Stay informed on industry trends and discuss HVAC and VFDs knowledgeably, including comparisons with non-ABB products.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of VFDs, HVAC systems, and protocols (BACnet).
• Implement and support training initiatives; communicate clearly in groups and one-on-one.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems; work on electrical equipment up to 600 VAC safely.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or technical school training (Associate's degree) with a relevant focus, or similar military technical training.
• At least 3-5 years of hands‑on support of HVAC or similar equipment involving VFDs.
• An active electrical license or equivalent experience (military service) is a plus.

Location(s): New York City/Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Estimated compensation: $100,000-$120,000/yr with flexibility based on experience and skills.

Ambient Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Ambient is a national collective of HVAC firms. Our experts deliver safety, comfort, and highly efficient, sustainable solutions for spaces that matter most: healthcare, commercial, institutional, and mission-critical.