Lead Refrigeration Engineer — Design & Project Leadership

Emanuelson-Podas; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelson-Podas in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design and execution of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, guiding project teams and clients with clear priorities and decisive technical leadership.

You will own refrigeration scope from concept through construction, perform load calculations and energy analyses, develop code‑compliant construction documents, and mentor staff while upholding EP standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in refrigeration system design.
• Authorization to work in the US. No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Perform system selection, load calculations, equipment sizing, and energy analysis.
• Develop accurate, code-compliant, and coordinated construction documents.
• Apply current codes, standards, and best practices to all design work.
• Conduct facility assessments, site verifications, and existing system evaluations.
• Take ownership of refrigeration scope from initial concept through construction completion.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with overlapping schedules.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration.
• Ensure designs align with EP standards and client expectations.

Skills

Refrigeration design

Load calculations

Energy analysis

Construction documentation

Project management

Client relations

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Emanuelson-Podas in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design and execution of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, guiding project teams and clients with clear priorities and decisive technical leadership.

You will own refrigeration scope from concept through construction, perform load calculations and energy analyses, develop code‑compliant construction documents, and mentor staff while upholding EP standards.