Refrigeration Project Design & Estimation Engineer

Api Energy FZC; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Api Energy FZC seeks a versatile Application, Project Design & Estimation Engineer (Refrigeration) to manage the full lifecycle of refrigeration projects—from lead generation and design to handover. You’ll build technical submittals, engineer cooling solutions, and prepare BOQs for the site team.

Responsibilities include lead generation, system design, and accurate cost estimations, sourcing quotes, and compiling project material lists. UAE/GCC experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–8+ years for design and estimation of commercial/industrial refrigeration systems in UAE/GCC preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and estimation software such as Accubid/CostX.
• Strong knowledge of refrigerants (HFCs, CO2/Ammonia) and cold-store panel construction.
• Excellent written English and ability to draft professional proposals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and develop new business leads in cold chain, food processing, logistics and supermarkets.
• Conduct thermal load calculations for cold rooms, blast freezers, chillers and industrial systems.
• Prepare technical submittals and final project material lists (MTO) for site execution.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to numeric detail

Proposal drafting

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Danfoss Coolselector

Copeland Select

Bitzer Software

CostX

Accubid

Job description

Api Energy FZC seeks a versatile Application, Project Design & Estimation Engineer (Refrigeration) to manage the full lifecycle of refrigeration projects—from lead generation and design to handover. You’ll build technical submittals, engineer cooling solutions, and prepare BOQs for the site team.

Responsibilities include lead generation, system design, and accurate cost estimations, sourcing quotes, and compiling project material lists. UAE/GCC experience is preferred for this role.