Refrigeration Designer (On-Site)

Technical

• Evaluate entire commercial (supermarket) refrigeration systems (primarily parallel compression “racks”) for condition, capacity, and efficiency given proposed remodel-related changes to the system.
• Survey existing systems and collect all pertinent system architecture information, model numbers, condition, etc.
• Perform refrigeration load calculations.
• Arrange loads on appropriate compressor suction groups.
• Calculate compressor & condenser capacity & select new equipment when needed.
• Sizes all related piping, pressure regulating valves, etc.
• Understand alternate system types and be able to specify when needed. IE, condensing units, distributed systems, secondary pumped systems.
• Be willing and able to learn about new system types such as CO2 Transcritical systems.
• Generate refrigeration designs in compliance with all applicable local and state codes.
• Generate refrigeration designs in compliance with owner specifications and design guidelines.

Leadership

• Proactive coordination between trades for design integration and collaboration.
• Review, correct, and take ownership for work performed
• Effectively lead such as draftsmen or other support staff for effective and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum 3 years of experience in refrigeration design is required.

Responsibilities

• Excellent knowledge of discipline specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills to educate client.
• Meet with the Project team to discuss the schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Review preliminary and final design with other disciplines for function, clearances and coordination.
• Client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with technical manager or project engineer.
• Set high standards, professional integrity and seek the interests of the company and client.
• Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Researching and writing reports/opinions.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent time management.
• Confident judgement and decision making.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required.

Work Environment

• Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets.
• Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.