Lead Refrigeration Engineer

About the role

As a Lead Refrigeration Engineer in our G&D sector, you will design advanced building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. You will train, mentor, and provide leadership to design staff, which may include direct supervision. Lead Engineers are also involved in business development, corporate operations, and risk management activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs research and makes recommendations on the feasibility of systems or equipment; evaluates products for their application.
• Responsible for producing solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance; takes responsibility for the success of those under supervision.
• Makes recommendations on project staffing and may direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
• Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others; assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives, and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
• Involved in the development of tools, resources, and company practices; implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
• Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins; may include providing final reviews for projects under purview.
• Takes the lead in developing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers to expand business opportunities.
• Participates in client, company, and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships; fosters a client-centric mindset individually and within their team.
• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work; maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects; acts as a resource to others and directs fact-finding or assists with answering questions.
• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress; resolves conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors as needed.
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis; identifies and understands emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards.
• Proactively shares information, updates, and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders.
• Understands, teaches, and applies Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers; asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks.
• Responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions, and coordinating project delivery.
• Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects.
• May be required and enabled as an Engineer of Record, with additional involvement, oversight, responsibility, and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 9 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• PE license required and may be counted toward 1 year of relevant experience.
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD) required.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects, and/or program types required.
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods required.
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes.
• Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented and willingness to function in a highly collaborative environment, including leading less experienced designers; ability to work independently as needed.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs; ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, and willing to teach, manage, and/or help others as needed.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Pay

Salary ranges vary by location due to geographic cost of labor statistical differentials:

• New York: $125,904 – $188,856
• Denver: $113,520 – $170,280
• Las Vegas: $108,360 – $162,540
• Washington, D.C.: $119,712 – $179,568

Benefits

• Culture: Flexible work hours; casual dress code; paid volunteer time; paid parental leave.
• Health and Wellness: Initiatives to support fitness and well-being; receptive and forward-thinking leadership.
• Career Growth: Clear career path options; paid training for professional development; performance bonuses.
• Financial: Industry-leading 401(k) match and profit sharing; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts; financial wellness and coaching program.
• Insurance: Comprehensive and extensive insurance coverage; paid term life and disability.
• Time Off: Paid time off and sick time.