Job Description

Position Purpose:

This is a full-time Field Technician position with Veolia, a leading energy management and consulting firm based in New York City. Veolia supports customers in achieving sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions through comprehensive energy management, engineering, and efficiency initiatives.

Veolia is a global leader in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability solutions. As one of the world’s premier energy services companies, Veolia employs more than 50,000 professionals across 35 countries dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

• Veolia serves a diverse range of clients, including:
  • Real estate developers and property managers
  • Data centers and mission-critical facilities
  • Financial and educational institutions
  • Municipalities
  • Manufacturers
  • Telecommunications companies
• Our service offerings include:
  • Energy due diligence
  • Power master planning
  • Utility coordination
  • Commissioning services
  • Power and commodity analysis
  • Infrastructure development for central plants and combined heat and power facilities

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning electrical and mechanical metering equipment across a variety of commercial, residential, and industrial facilities, including:
  • Commercial Real Estate (office buildings and mixed-use facilities)
  • Residential Real Estate (mixed use)
  • Retail Real Estate
  • Government and State Facilities
  • Federal Facilities
• Core Duties Include:
  • Interpreting technical drawings, commissioning procedures, and applicable safety regulations
  • Performing physical testing of electrical and mechanical equipment using specialized instrumentation
  • Preparing detailed commissioning and start-up reports tailored to specific facilities
  • Submitting progress reports and maintaining accurate project documentation
  • Responding to customer inquiries with professionalism and urgency
  • Collaborating effectively with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams
  • Supporting field installations, troubleshooting, and system verification activities

Work Environment:

• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Fully in-office/field-based position (non-hybrid).

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Option A
  • Associate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline
  • 1–3 years of professional experience in:
    • Electrical or mechanical controls/troubleshooting
    • HVAC systems
    • Fire alarm systems
    • Basic networking
    • Related technical fields
• Option B
  • 3–5 years of professional experience as a:
    • Service Technician
    • Controls Installer
    • Commissioning Agent
    • Construction Manager
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Building controls
  • Test and balance procedures
  • Building systems maintenance
• Hands-on experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Previous metering installation and commissioning experience
• Familiarity with energy management and efficiency best practices

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with the following equipment and systems:
  • Electrical:
    • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
    • Low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Power distribution units (PDUs)
    • Commercial electrical building infrastructure
  • Mechanical:
    • Electric, absorption, and steam-driven chillers
    • Steam and hot water boilers
    • Pumps and pump systems
    • Air handling units (AHUs)
    • Computer room air handlers (CRAHs)
    • Cooling towers
  • Building Systems & Controls:
    • Building Management Systems (BMS)
    • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
    • Pulse, Modbus, and Ethernet-based systems
  • The ideal candidate will be:
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Analytical and proactive in problem-solving
    • Energetic and self-motivated
    • Skilled in building strong professional relationships
    • An effective written and verbal communicator
    • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • A team player

Additional Information

Pay Range: $28.85 to $33.65 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.