Refrigeration Design Specialist

City Facilities Management Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

National project portfolio exposure

Parental, caregiver & domestic leave

Recognition & rewards program

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

City Facilities Management – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a refrigeration design professional to own the design of transcritical CO2 and other supermarket systems across a national portfolio, delivering energy-efficient solutions. You will collaborate with project teams, operations and external partners to set design standards, assess technology opportunities and ensure compliant, reliable asset performance.

This role offers exposure to major retail projects in Australia, with flexibility in work

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, HVAC or Refrigeration Design; Registered Building Practitioner in Refrigeration and Building disciplines in Australia.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial/retail refrigeration design and specification.
• Experience designing supermarket refrigeration systems, including transcritical CO2 (TCO2).
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration components, controls, performance requirements and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to balance technical performance, energy efficiency and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify refrigeration systems for new builds, renewals and asset replacement projects.
• Provide technical guidance on system design, performance optimisation and equipment suitability.
• Collaborate with customers, project teams and stakeholders to deliver sustainable refrigeration solutions.
• Evaluate emerging refrigeration technologies and identify opportunities for energy savings and cost reduction.
• Review project performance, resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement across design standards and specifications.

Skills

Refrigeration design

Transcritical CO2 (TCO2) design

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Mechanical/HVAC Refrigeration Design tertiary qualifications

Job description

City Facilities Management – Sydney CBD NSW

City FM Australia provides facilities management, engineering and maintenance services to some of Australia's most recognised brands.

Within our Design, Construction & Energy team, we partner closely with stakeholders to deliver practical, compliant and efficient solutions across complex built environments.

Our work is guided by safety, collaboration and continuous improvement, supporting our customers to achieve reliable operational performance and long-term asset value.

The Opportunity:

Join a national engineering team and take ownership of refrigeration design across major supermarket and Liquor projects. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical standards, support emerging technologies and deliver energy-efficient solutions across one of Australia's largest retail refrigeration portfolios.

You’ll be responsible for the design and specification of transcritical CO₂ (TCO₂) and other supermarket and small commercial refrigeration systems, developing practical, compliant and energy-efficient solutions for new builds, renewals and critical asset replacement projects.

Working with project teams, operations and external partners, you’ll influence design standards, support emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement across a national portfolio.refrigd

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Your Key Responsibilities:

• Design and specify refrigeration systems for new builds, renewals and asset replacement projects.
• Provide technical guidance on system design, performance optimisation and equipment suitability.
• Collaborate with customers, project teams and key stakeholders to deliver sustainable refrigeration solutions that improve design outcomes, efficiency and operational performance.
• Evaluate emerging refrigeration technologies and identify opportunities for innovation, energy savings and cost reduction.
• Review project performance, resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement across design standards and specifications.

What we are looking for:

• Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration Design tertiary qualifications with relevant design experience. Registered Building Practitioner in Refrigeration and Building disciplines across Australia
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial or retail refrigeration system design and specification.
• Experience designing supermarket refrigeration systems, including transcritical CO₂ (TCO₂) applications.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration system components, controls, performance requirements and compliance standards.
• Proven capability in balancing technical performance, energy efficiency and commercial outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders and negotiate with suppliers and contractors.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Influence standards and design outcomes nationally
• Work with emerging technologies and sustainable refrigeration solutions
• Exposure to major retail refrigeration projects across Australia

What’s in it for you

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work with stakeholders across a national project portfolio
• Family support – Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, domestic violence leave
• Recognition & rewards – Service awards, values awards, discounts on big brands
• Referral bonuses – Earn rewards through our Employee Referral Program

If you're an experienced refrigeration design professional looking to work on specialist supermarket refrigeration projects and contribute to energy-efficient outcomes across a national portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

City is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports and encourages the diverse needs of each individual Team Member. We provide a challenging and rewarding environment with ongoing professional development for all our Team Members.
City does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. City will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.