Refrigeration Designer – AutoCAD & Piping Layouts

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Refrigeration Designer to support the design and development of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. You will prepare layouts, piping drawings, equipment selections, and construction documents for supermarket and cold storage projects.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to develop practical, cost‑effective refrigeration solutions and maintain high drawing standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical drafting/design experience in the AEC industry; refrigeration strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit.
• 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

Piping layouts

HVAC/R knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology / HVAC/R / Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Excel

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Refrigeration Designer to support the design and development of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. You will prepare layouts, piping drawings, equipment selections, and construction documents for supermarket and cold storage projects.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to develop practical, cost‑effective refrigeration solutions and maintain high drawing standards.