Refrigeration Field Engineer/Commissioning Agent

City Building Engineering Services•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Field Engineer / Commissioning Agent supports start-up and commissioning of refrigeration, HVAC, and Energy Management System (EMS) infrastructure for supermarket new construction and remodel projects. The role carries out commissioning activities, verifies system performance, and supports final system acceptance at client sites. It reports to the Manager of Field Engineering and works with engineering, construction, and client teams to help ensure systems are installed, tested, and operating according to project requirements. The position includes inspecting installation progress, commissioning newly installed or relocated HVACR equipment, supporting refrigeration rack start-up, evaluating existing systems, and preparing commissioning documentation. It also involves verifying controls and programming, making minor wiring and programming adjustments, troubleshooting and repairing HVACR and control components, and coordinating resolution of project issues with internal teams, contractors, and vendors. The work may take place in machine rooms and field environments that are loud, dusty, confined, or difficult to access.

Requirements

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.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Customer-focused mindset and professional field presence.
Ability to work independently while following established processes and direction.
Comfort working in machine rooms and field environments that may be loud, dusty, confined, or difficult to access.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience.

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 newly installed or relocated HVACR equipment.
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 with the Construction Project Manager and engineering teams.
Verify the operation, communication, and programming of EMS and RHVAC control systems.
Implement minor control wiring modifications and programming adjustments as needed for inspections and commissioning.
Support EMS programming updates as directed by engineering or field leadership.
Act as a technical resource for assigned Level 2 refrigeration and EMS-related issues.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving system issues remotely and on-site.
Perform minor repairs and system adjustments on HVACR and control components as needed.
Collaborate 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.