Junior Refrigeration Engineer (EIT) – Hybrid

Kibbi; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP plan

Hybrid work

Professional development reimbursement

Vacation (3 weeks) + sick leave

Public transit reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

LAPORTE is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer in Saskatoon, with 1 to 2 years of experience in industrial refrigeration system design and analysis. This hybrid role supports design, analysis, and implementation for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotech projects.

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform CAD drafting in AutoCAD, and contribute to safety analyses and SOPs while traveling as needed across Canada.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in industrial refrigeration system design and analysis.
• Member of a Canadian provincial Engineering Association (P.Eng or EIT).
• Familiarity with ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration and piping codes and standards.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze refrigeration plants and systems.
• Perform CAD drafting of schematics and layouts in AutoCAD.
• Draft refrigeration schematics in Revit and Plant3D.
• Conduct safety audits and HA ZOPS and other analyses.
• Inspect refrigeration systems onsite.
• Prepare specifications, proposals, reports and documents.
• Maintain project records and support client relations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for project success.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration design

CAD drafting

Interpersonal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

P.Eng or EIT (Canadian)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Plant3D

P&ID software

Job description

LAPORTE is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer in Saskatoon, with 1 to 2 years of experience in industrial refrigeration system design and analysis. This hybrid role supports design, analysis, and implementation for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotech projects.

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform CAD drafting in AutoCAD, and contribute to safety analyses and SOPs while traveling as needed across Canada.