Building Controls Installer

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US)•Boston, MA

11d

About The Position

This position requires approximately 60% travel across Northeast, with the majority of work performed during overnight hours. Flexibility to work varying schedules (days/nights) is required. POSITION SUMMARY Install, configure, and support building controls, electrical systems, and commercial refrigeration energy management systems for supermarket new builds, remodels, and retrofit projects.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License
OSHA-30 certification (will enroll as part of orientation if not certified)
Solid mechanical and electrical expertise
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Flexibility to travel (~60%) and work variable schedules, including nights
Experience installing building automation or control systems in commercial environments preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Customer-focused mindset
High attention to detail
Comfortable climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs, working in small, loud, dusty, or difficult-to-access spaces (e.g., machine rooms)

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Prior supervisory or leadership experience

Responsibilities

Design and implement refrigeration control strategies for large supermarket clients
Install, program, and troubleshoot energy management and refrigeration control systems, including: EIL systems Danfoss 255/880 controllers CPC Reflecs Emerson Einstein, E2, and Comtrol controllers
Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, programming, and retrofits on: Large parallel rack systems Glycol and CO₂ secondary cooling systems Commercial HVAC units
Install and program case controllers (Danfoss, Emerson, Dixell)
Install, set up, and troubleshoot: Electronic TXVs and EPR valves Chiller controllers Anti-sweat panels Subcooler controls Digital compressor controls
Program and troubleshoot additional refrigeration and HVAC controls, including: Carel, RDM, Microthermal, Sporlan Lennox Prodigy, AAON, Tridium
Install, program, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including Danfoss and ABB
Program lighting controls and scheduling
Install, program, and troubleshoot Bacharach HGM leak detection systems
Develop and implement custom control logic to meet customer-specific requirements
Set up remote internet access and alarm notifications for refrigeration and HVAC systems
Conduct store surveys and develop detailed scopes of work