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• 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Assist with performance testing and validation of refrigeration systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Technical expertise in refrigeration and thermal systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate emerging refrigeration technologies and industry trends.
• Project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Client-focused consulting mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Required 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.
• Salary Range: $100,000 to $115,000 a year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• IIAR Certification or related refrigeration industry credentials.
• Experience with:
• • Ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Transcritical and subcritical CO₂ systems
  • Cold storage and food processing facilities
  • Pharmaceutical and bioprocess environments
  • Semiconductor, battery, or advanced manufacturing facilities
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Energy efficiency, sustainability, or decarbonization project experience.