Industrial Refrigeration Engineer - Design & Mentorship

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors Company in Chesapeake, VA, seeks a senior Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design of cold storage and food processing systems. You will develop refrigeration flow diagrams, calculations, and construction documents, sizing equipment, and selecting valves and controls.

Join a team that mentors engineers, collaborates with clients and vendors, and drives project success through technical leadership and rigorous design reviews.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree required.
• PE license preferred; EIT certification a plus.
• 8+ years of industrial refrigeration engineering and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, thermodynamics, piping, controls, and industry codes.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of industrial refrigeration systems for cold storage, food distribution, and processing facilities.
• Develop and review refrigeration flow diagrams, plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Perform refrigeration load calculations and equipment sizing analyses.
• Select equipment, piping, valves, and controls for complex projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and design oversight to engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and project teams throughout execution.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration design

Thermodynamics

Piping & controls

Engineering mentorship

Project leadership

Client coordination

Engineering software

Excel

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

ColonialWebb Contractors Company in Chesapeake, VA, seeks a senior Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design of cold storage and food processing systems. You will develop refrigeration flow diagrams, calculations, and construction documents, sizing equipment, and selecting valves and controls.

Join a team that mentors engineers, collaborates with clients and vendors, and drives project success through technical leadership and rigorous design reviews.