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Refrigeration Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering or HVACR technology. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap and lottery apply to most private-sector openings.
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Posting Details
- Posted on August 3, 2026
Locations
Salt Lake City
310 S Main St
Suite 800
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Salt Lake City
310 S Main St
Suite 800
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
+0 more locations less locations
- On-site
- Travel Required: Yes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Full-Time
- Requisition #: MECHA001353
Description
Job Summary
The Mechanical Refrigeration Engineer will plan, design, and implement mechanical systems for industrial food and beverage production facilities, particularly industrial refrigeration systems for production facilities, cold storage warehouses, and product cooling. You will work on multi-disciplinary project teams and have an opportunity to perform, practice, and apply a wide range of mechanical refrigeration engineering knowledge from the system and facility design stage through the construction and commissioning stage of our projects. Typical responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
- May work independently or with other refrigeration engineers, depending on project size
- Developing refrigeration systems for cold storage, production, and product cooling
- Leading mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members
- Developing refrigeration and related utility equipment and construction specifications
- Developing P&IDs, equipment layout plans, plant/process utility distribution plans, and system details
- Sizing and developing layouts for ammonia and glycol piping plans
- Specifying equipment
- Selecting equipment
- Bid review
- Cost estimating
- Development of the functional description, sequence of operation, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
- Creating project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
- Performing construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction scope is proceeding per the intent of the design
- Review and update design standards/details
- Building code familiarity, compliance & review
- Field support, discipline lead for commissioning activities and client main point of contact
- Researching refrigeration and utility materials and best practices
- Supporting talent growth within our organization
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Required Education Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- 4-7 years of demonstrated refrigeration and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
- 4-7 years of ammonia, freon, and industrial refrigeration system design experience
- 4-7 years of experience with equipment and components for HVAC/R systems (refrigerant/hydronic piping, valves, pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, chillers, compressors, condensers, fluid coolers, condensing units, evaporator coils).
- 4-7 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
- Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, a team-oriented can-do attitude, and an ability to work and manage projects independently.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirement
- Up to 25%-30% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Travel Required
Yes. Up to 25%-30% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Details
Posting Details
- Posted on August 3, 2026
Locations
Salt Lake City
310 S Main St
Suite 800
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Salt Lake City
310 S Main St
Suite 800
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
+0 more locations less locations
- On-site
- Travel Required: Yes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Full-Time
- Requisition #: MECHA001353
Description
Job Summary
The Mechanical Refrigeration Engineer will plan, design, and implement mechanical systems for industrial food and beverage production facilities, particularly industrial refrigeration systems for production facilities, cold storage warehouses, and product cooling. You will work on multi-disciplinary project teams and have an opportunity to perform, practice, and apply a wide range of mechanical refrigeration engineering knowledge from the system and facility design stage through the construction and commissioning stage of our projects. Typical responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
- May work independently or with other refrigeration engineers, depending on project size
- Developing refrigeration systems for cold storage, production, and product cooling
- Leading mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members
- Developing refrigeration and related utility equipment and construction specifications
- Developing P&IDs, equipment layout plans, plant/process utility distribution plans, and system details
- Sizing and developing layouts for ammonia and glycol piping plans
- Specifying equipment
- Selecting equipment
- Bid review
- Cost estimating
- Development of the functional description, sequence of operation, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
- Creating project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
- Performing construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction scope is proceeding per the intent of the design
- Review and update design standards/details
- Building code familiarity, compliance & review
- Field support, discipline lead for commissioning activities and client main point of contact
- Researching refrigeration and utility materials and best practices
- Supporting talent growth within our organization
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Required Education Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- 4-7 years of demonstrated refrigeration and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
- 4-7 years of ammonia, freon, and industrial refrigeration system design experience
- 4-7 years of experience with equipment and components for HVAC/R systems (refrigerant/hydronic piping, valves, pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, chillers, compressors, condensers, fluid coolers, condensing units, evaporator coils).
- 4-7 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
- Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, a team-oriented can-do attitude, and an ability to work and manage projects independently.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirement
- Up to 25%-30% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Travel Required
Yes. Up to 25%-30% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Refrigeration Technician
Document your degree equivalency early
If your HVACR or mechanical engineering credential is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees with relevant post-graduate experience to meet the specialty occupation bachelor's degree requirement.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Refrigeration Technician roles in campus facilities, hospital engineering departments, or federal research labs often qualify and can start year-round.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Refrigeration Technician openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL labor condition requirements for this occupation code, not just employers who say they sponsor.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your specific job zone and work location. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the applicable level or the LCA won't clear DOL certification.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Ask the HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled before you invest time in their process, since unenrolled employers cannot lawfully file an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Time your job search around the April filing window
H-1B petitions subject to the cap must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Secure your offer and complete the employer's internal approval process by late February so there's enough runway for the LCA certification before registration opens.
H-1B Visa Refrigeration Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Refrigeration Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific, directly related field. A Refrigeration Technician job framed around mechanical engineering, HVACR systems engineering, or industrial refrigeration technology is more likely to qualify than one described as a trade or vocational role. The O*NET profile and the job description language both matter when USCIS evaluates the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Refrigeration Technicians?
Food processing facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, cold-chain logistics companies, commercial real estate operators, and hospital systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for refrigeration roles. These employers need engineers and advanced technicians who can manage complex refrigeration systems at scale. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors in this field on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I have a valid work visa status?
Yes, but the timing matters. If you're currently in F-1 OPT status, your employer can file during the April cap-subject period for an October 1 start. Your OPT must remain valid through at least October 1, or a cap-gap extension may cover the bridge period if your OPT expires between April and September. USCIS publishes cap-gap guidance that outlines exactly what documentation you need to remain authorized during that window.
How long does the H-1B process take for a Refrigeration Technician role?
The full timeline from LCA filing to H-1B approval runs roughly three to six months for standard processing. The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days. USCIS then adjudicates the I-129 petition, which currently takes several months under regular processing. Premium processing reduces the USCIS decision to 15 business days for an additional fee, which many employers use when an October 1 start date is critical.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of any professional licenses or certifications relevant to refrigeration systems, your current immigration documents including your I-94 and any prior visas, and a detailed resume or CV. Your employer's immigration attorney will need these to draft the support letter establishing that your role meets the specialty occupation standard under USCIS rules.