Refrigeration Design Engineer

City FM; Burlington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting and 401k

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to design and prepare plans and specifications for supermarket refrigeration installations across remodels and capital maintenance projects. The role includes sizing, equipment selection, field inspections, and coordination with manufacturers to develop project-specific specifications.

Applicants should have 3+ years in HVACR/engineering design, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in HVACR, construction or engineering design services industry.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Experience reviewing refrigeration systems, cycles and controls related to commercial or industrial refrigerants (including R744 - CO2).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 10-20% (overnight travel required).
• Self-directed with initiative and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Design the full field-erected refrigeration system, including pipe sizing and layout, equipment selections, and configuration of parallel compressor systems to serve the refrigerated fixture plan as created by the supermarket owner.
• Using AutoCAD and Excel, prepare refrigeration systems plans, piping plans and equipment schedules.
• Prepare installation specifications to incorporate project-specific requirements into a standard specification template.
• Perform field inspections and assessments of existing refrigeration equipment and installations for the purpose of making recommendations to maintain as-is, modify or replace the equipment as part of a store remodel or capital maintenance project.
• Prepare specifications, solicit quotes and issue requisitions for the purchase of refrigeration equipment.
• Assemble bid document packages that include all project refrigeration plans and specifications for solicitation of competitive bids by the Project Manager for the refrigeration installation.
• Prepare phasing plans to coordinate the refrigeration installation for a remodel or capital maintenance project with the overall project phasing as determined by the Project Manager.
• Update existing refrigeration plans as required for revisions made to fixture plans.
• Assist the Project Manager with inspections of installations in progress for conformance to refrigeration plans and specifications.
• Communicate and coordinate with equipment manufacturers in the development of project-specific specifications for customized refrigeration equipment or systems.
• Provide assessments of existing HVAC equipment with recommendation for maintain, modify or replace.

Skills

HVACR experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to design and prepare plans and specifications for supermarket refrigeration installations across remodels and capital maintenance projects. The role includes sizing, equipment selection, field inspections, and coordination with manufacturers to develop project-specific specifications.

Applicants should have 3+ years in HVACR/engineering design, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel.