Lead Industrial Refrigeration Project Engineer

Copeland Industrial LP; Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible time off

Job summary

Copeland stands as a global leader in HVACR solutions and engineering excellence. The Lead Project Engineer will guide complex industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical quality and adherence to standards.

You will mentor engineers, influence cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while delivering safe, reliable, and commercially successful solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline is required.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience leading complex engineered-to-order industrial equipment/projects.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration, gas compression, pressure piping systems, thermodynamic processes.
• Strong knowledge of codes like ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, and related regulations.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical risk, schedules, and deliverables.
• Experience with P&IDs, system design, and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% and work in the United States (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority for complex industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects, evaluating technical risk and developing execution strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and field service.
• Report project status, resource requirements, technical risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Review and approve compression system designs for codes, specs, and standards.
• Lead technical customer discussions, design reviews, and issue resolution with key accounts.
• Develop engineering standards, tools, and best practices to improve quality and productivity.
• Lead root cause investigations and resolve technical issues across design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
• Mentor Project Engineers and junior engineers through coaching and guidance.

Skills

Project leadership

Industrial refrigeration

Gas compression

P&IDs

Cross-functional

ERP systems

Budget & schedule

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Copeland stands as a global leader in HVACR solutions and engineering excellence. The Lead Project Engineer will guide complex industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical quality and adherence to standards.

You will mentor engineers, influence cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while delivering safe, reliable, and commercially successful solutions.