Senior Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Engineer

Daikin Middle East and Africa; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Middle East & Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer to design and optimize ammonia-based systems for industrial applications in the region.

The role focuses on concept design, system sizing, and ensuring compliance with international codes such as ASHRAE, GCC and local regulations, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial refrigeration design (Ammonia focus).
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and refrigeration cycles.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for layouts.
• Experience with safety protocols and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial NH3 refrigeration systems.
• Create P&IDs, flow diagrams, layouts and drawings.
• Perform thermal load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate with project teams and provide technical support during execution.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Ammonia systems design

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

System optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

Daikin Middle East & Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer to design and optimize ammonia-based systems for industrial applications in the region.

The role focuses on concept design, system sizing, and ensuring compliance with international codes such as ASHRAE, GCC and local regulations, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with project teams.