Refrigeration Design Engineer — AutoCAD & Supermarket Systems

City Facilities Management (FL); Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Refrigeration Designer to develop layouts, piping drawings, and construction documents for supermarket and commercial refrigeration projects. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include load calculations, equipment selection support, and coordination with electrical/HVAC/architectural teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC/R Technology, Drafting, or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical drafting/design experience in the AEC industry, refrigeration strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit required.
• Experience preparing HVAC and refrigeration construction documents.
• Experience with supermarket refrigeration systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and refrigeration schematics.
• Understanding of refrigeration cycle fundamentals and mechanical piping systems.
• Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Develop refrigeration piping and equipment layouts using AutoCAD.
• Prepare construction drawings, as-built drawings, and design documents.
• Assist with refrigeration equipment selection and system configuration.
• Perform basic refrigeration load calculations and pipe sizing.
• Coordinate designs with electrical, HVAC, architectural, and construction teams.
• Review equipment submittals and manufacturer specifications.
• Support field installation teams with design clarifications and revisions.
• Maintain drawing standards and document control procedures.
• Participate in project meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Customer service mindset

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC/R Technology, Drafting, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Refrigeration Designer to develop layouts, piping drawings, and construction documents for supermarket and commercial refrigeration projects. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include load calculations, equipment selection support, and coordination with electrical/HVAC/architectural teams.