Refrigeration Design Engineer

Henderson Engineers; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match & profit sharing

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid professional development training

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Health savings account & flex spending

Job summary

Henderson Engineers is seeking a mid-level refrigeration design engineer to contribute across six market sectors, integrating engineering expertise with on-site experience from Henderson Building Solutions to deliver a distinctive client experience.

The role focuses on design calculations, system layouts, and collaboration with partners to support business development and project delivery, while advancing knowledge in industry software and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience; or 5+ years without a degree. PE license may count toward 1 year of experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and designs for basic to advanced engineering systems independently.
• Prepare electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Research and evaluate system or equipment feasibility and suitability.
• Support business development by maintaining relationships with partners and customers.
• Learn and apply industry software such as Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.
• Coordinate project delivery, manage emails, scope, schedule, and client meetings, ensure quality.
• Act as a training or support resource for others.

Skills

Mechanical design knowledge

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering

PE license (counts toward experience)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Position Summary

As a mid-level refrigeration design engineer at Henderson Engineers, you will contribute expertise across our six market sectors: Business, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Venue. You will integrate our engineering knowledge with on-site experience from Henderson Building Solutions to deliver a client experience unlike any other.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and designs for basic to advanced engineering systems independently.
• Prepare electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Research and recommend feasibility of systems or equipment, evaluating product suitability.
• Assist with developing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers to support business development and pursuit activities.
• Seek continuous learning in industry software such as Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products.
• Support or be responsible for project coordination activities, including managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions, and coordinating project delivery.
• Act as a resource for training or assisting others as needed.

Required Qualifications

Mid‑Level – II

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering preferred, with 3 years of relevant experience; or 5 years of experience without a degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may count toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu.

Experienced Level – III

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering preferred, with 7 years of relevant experience; or 9 years of experience without a degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may count toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior exposure to mechanical/HVAC and refrigeration design in commercial projects, retail, or related markets.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of engineering design, industry codes, design guides, and required standards.

Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may vary beyond the stated ranges based on factors unrelated to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can also vary by geographic cost of labor differentials.

Denver – $83,600 to $145,200
Las Vegas – $92,400 to $119,700
Los Angeles – $88,160 to $153,120
New York – $92,720 to $161,040
Washington DC – $88,160 to $153,120

Benefits

• Industry‑leading 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Paid training for professional development.
• Performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Paid term life and disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account & flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Financial wellness program.

EEO Statement

Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions are equal‑employment‑opportunity employers and participants in the E‑Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent upon completion of the hiring process, including verifications and background checks.