Refrigeration Specialist (Engineer)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead refrigeration engineering specialist on facility design projects.
• Develop refrigeration system concepts, calculations, specifications, and detailed designs for a variety of industrial and commercial applications.
• Perform refrigeration load calculations, system modeling, equipment sizing, and energy analyses.
• Provide expertise in ammonia, CO₂, glycol, HFC/HFO, and other refrigeration technologies.
• Support refrigeration equipment selection, system optimization, load analysis, and energy modeling efforts.
• Establish and maintain refrigeration design standards, best practices, and technical resources for project teams.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and applicable codes.
• Lead refrigeration system design activities throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Cook up refrigeration designs with mechanical, electrical, process, structural, architectural, and controls disciplines.
• Prepare and review: Refrigeration load calculations, Equipment schedules, Piping layouts and P&IDs, Technical specifications, Basis of Design documents, Construction drawings and details.
• Support project cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessments.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability evaluations, and value engineering efforts.
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand operational requirements and business objectives.
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, and business development activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor on refrigeration system performance, sustainability, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Provide construction administration and technical support during installation and startup.
• Participate in field investigations, facility assessments, troubleshooting, and system commissioning.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and equipment shop drawings.
• Aid in performance testing and validation of refrigeration systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in refrigeration system design, engineering, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial and commercial refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Experience with refrigeration load calculations, piping design, equipment selection, and controls integration.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including IIAR, ASHRAE, International Mechanical Code (IMC), and other relevant industry standards.
• Proficiency with engineering calculations, design software, and BIM/CAD platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.