Refrigeration Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Profit sharing

Job summary

A professional services consulting firm is seeking a full-time refrigeration engineer in Seattle. The role involves conducting site surveys, calculating refrigeration loads, assisting with project documentation, and coordinating equipment specifications with suppliers. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and have at least five years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or higher) from an accredited college.
• At least five years of relevant mechanical experience.
• PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in other states.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job-site surveys.
• Calculate refrigeration requirements for process cooling and building loads.
• Assist in project documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Select and apply system equipment to new and existing systems.
• Coordinate technical specifications with suppliers and clients.

Skills

Project management

Ammonia refrigeration design

Chilled water/hydronic design

Equipment selection

Microsoft Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

medical, dental, vision insurance; paid vacation, sick and holidays; 401K; profit sharing

United States, Washington, Seattle

Mar 01, 2026

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result, we have a full‑time position available for a refrigeration engineer. Responsibilities include conducting job‑site surveys; calculating refrigeration requirements for process cooling and building loads; assisting in the development of project documentation including drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), equipment schedules, details, specifications, scope of work, etc.; selecting and applying system equipment to new and existing systems; and coordinating technical specifications, delivery requirements, and quotation parameters with outside equipment suppliers, subcontractors and clients. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university
• At least five years of relevant mechanical experience
• PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in other states

Desired Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following: project management; ammonia refrigeration design; chilled water/hydronic design; equipment selection; developing piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs); Microsoft Office software; mentoring less experienced staff.

Application

We are looking for candidates with strong communication and organizational skills, who are self‑motivated and can work well both independently and as part of a team. Complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers or submit your cover letter and resume (and the pdf application if possible) to the address below. The deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Interviews are awarded on our review of your ability to meet the qualifications in the paragraphs describing the “successful” candidate and “ideal” candidate, so be sure to explain where indicated in the online application (or in your COVER LETTER, not just in your resume, if you are applying by mail) how you meet each qualification listed in the paragraphs above. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

MEAD & HUNT, Inc.

Attn: Req. # 2020-3727

2440 Deming Way

Middleton, WI 53562

www.meadhunt.com