Industrial Refrigeration Mechanical Engineer — Cold Storage

Industrial Refrigeration Pros; Grande Pointe; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Industrial Refrigeration Pros seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and support industrial refrigeration systems for cold storage, food processing, and beverage facilities across Canada. You’ll perform load calculations, size equipment, and develop P&IDs, supporting projects from concept through startup.

The role emphasizes ammonia and CO₂ systems, safety compliance, and collaboration with project teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing or supporting industrial refrigeration systems (ammonia and/or CO₂ preferred).
• Experience in cold storage, food processing, or beverage production environments.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration thermodynamics, load calculations, and system design principles.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and equipment schedules.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify industrial refrigeration systems for cold storage, food processing, and beverage production facilities.
• Perform heat load calculations, equipment sizing, and system capacity analysis.
• Develop and review P&IDs, mechanical layouts, equipment schedules, and technical specifications.
• Select compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, vessels, valves, and associated refrigeration equipment.
• Prepare engineering calculations, submittals, and project documentation.
• Review and respond to redline markups and field conditions, updating drawings and specifications as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, drafters, controls specialists, and field technicians to ensure designs are accurately implemented.
• Support new system design as well as upgrades, retrofits, and modifications to existing refrigeration systems.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, safety regulations, and industry standards (e.g., IIAR, CSA, ASHRAE).
• Communicate technical requirements clearly to clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support project estimating, proposal development, and bid preparation as needed.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting support on active projects

Skills

Refrigeration design

Heat load calculations

P&IDs interpretation

AutoCAD

Analytical skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration Pros seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and support industrial refrigeration systems for cold storage, food processing, and beverage facilities across Canada. You’ll perform load calculations, size equipment, and develop P&IDs, supporting projects from concept through startup.

The role emphasizes ammonia and CO₂ systems, safety compliance, and collaboration with project teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.