Refrigeration Design Engineer

About the role

A Refrigeration Design Engineer will develop commercial refrigeration construction documents within a multi-discipline team. The role includes system design, calculations, equipment selection, coordination, field investigation, and construction support, with occasional local and national travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop code-compliant refrigeration plans, details, schedules, specifications and equipment layouts.
• Perform load calculations, refrigerant pipe sizing, equipment selection, and capacity verification.
• Design and coordinate DX, secondary glycol, secondary CO₂, and transcritical CO₂ systems, as applicable.
• Review customer standards, prototype drawings, project requirements, codes, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, controls, and energy-management teams.
• Coordinate equipment dimensions, capacities, piping connections, electrical requirements, controls, and refrigerant charge information with suppliers.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor-proposed changes.
• Perform site surveys, installation reviews, commissioning support, and resolve issues affecting scope, quality, or schedule.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Equivalent technical education and experience may be considered.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) preferred.

Requirements

• Entry-level through 10 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of refrigeration equipment and piping systems.
• Strong technical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial or retail refrigeration design experience.
• Experience with Revit, 3D design, equipment-selection, or pipe-sizing software.
• Experience with field surveys, commissioning, or construction administration.