Refrigeration Design Specialist

CityFM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Exposure to national portfolio

Job summary

City FM Australia is seeking an experienced refrigeration design professional to lead the design of supermarket and large-scale retail refrigeration systems nationwide. You will own transcritical CO₂ implementations, develop energy-efficient and compliant solutions for new builds, renewals and asset replacement, and influence design standards across a national portfolio.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial refrigeration design, with strong knowledge of system components, controls and

Qualifications

• Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration Design tertiary qualifications with relevant design experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Refrigeration design

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation with suppliers

Energy efficiency knowledge

Education

Mechanical/HVAC/Refrigeration design degree

Job description

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 will 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.