Associate Refrigeration Engineer: Design & Field Support

IR Pros; Jefferson (SD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company cell phone

Professional development and training

Job summary

IR Pros is seeking an Associate Refrigeration Engineer to support design, planning, and field support for industrial refrigeration systems. You will work with senior engineers to develop system designs, prepare technical drawings, support fabrication, and troubleshoot in the field.

This entry-level role combines office work with site visits, offering hands-on experience in industrial refrigeration engineering and system design, with clear growth opportunities within RC&S and IR Pros.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and engineering plans.
• Ability to calculate figures, measurements, and project costs.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in industrial environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and preparation of plans and specifications for industrial refrigeration systems.
• Evaluate existing refrigeration equipment and installations and advise on maintenance, modification, or replacement.
• Support field-erected systems: pipe sizing, layouts, and equipment selection.
• Assist with configuration of parallel compressor systems and system components.
• Prepare drawings, piping plans, and equipment schedules using AutoCAD and Excel.
• Conduct field inspections and assessments of refrigeration equipment and installations.
• Ensure installations comply with plans and specifications.
• Visit project sites to survey facilities and gather data.
• Assist with estimating cost of refrigeration system construction and installation.

Skills

Strong technical

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

IR Pros is seeking an Associate Refrigeration Engineer to support design, planning, and field support for industrial refrigeration systems. You will work with senior engineers to develop system designs, prepare technical drawings, support fabrication, and troubleshoot in the field.

This entry-level role combines office work with site visits, offering hands-on experience in industrial refrigeration engineering and system design, with clear growth opportunities within RC&S and IR Pros.