Refrigeration Engineer Senior

Henderson Engineers; Kansas City, Houston (MO, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team dedicated to transforming the refrigeration engineering landscape. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency. As a Senior Refrigeration Engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience to guide compliance with regulations and shape the future of refrigeration technology. Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages growth. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your expertise will help create landmark facilities that enhance communities and improve lives.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Casual Dress Code

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Wellness Initiatives

401K Match and Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Training for Professional Development

Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Insurance

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in refrigeration engineering.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Research new refrigeration technologies and regulatory changes.
• Advise on compliance for refrigeration systems and assist in certification.
• Lead project design efforts from concept to completion.

Skills

Refrigeration Science

Regulatory Compliance

Engineering Design

Energy Efficiency

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do

We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Engineer to join our organization. We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Refrigeration Expert with a focus on research and regulatory compliance. This role involves staying at the forefront of industry trends, researching emerging technologies, and analyzing refrigeration systems to ensure compliance with current standards and regulations. The expert will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to advise on best practices, manage documentation, and support the implementation of energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable refrigeration solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in refrigeration science, a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and a passion for advancing industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications for the Role are:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (ie: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 15 years of relevant experience. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  
  
  
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
  
  
  
  


• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.


• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types required.


• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.


• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license highly preferred.


• Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation highly preferred.

Skills and Duties you will be Responsible for while in this role:

• Conduct research on new refrigeration technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes.


• Monitor and interpret local, national, and international refrigeration regulations (e.g., EPA, ASHRAE, ISO standards).


• Advise on regulatory compliance for refrigeration systems and assist in the certification process.


• Develop reports, technical papers, and guidelines on best practices for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly refrigeration.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge solutions and meet compliance requirements.


• Provide training and guidance on regulatory issues to internal teams and stakeholders.

Drafting & Design:

• Directs and oversees the preparation of simple to the most complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.


• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.


• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.


• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates and recommends products for their application.


• Responsible for producing solutions to the most complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.


• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.

Team & Technical Leadership:

• Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers across teams or practices, providing oversight and technical guidance. Takes responsibility for the success of those under their direct supervision.


• Makes recommendations on project staffing.


• Directs the activities of project technical and administrative staff.


• Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others.


• Assists Technical Managers and Directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.


• Carries out and champions directives from technical and other leaders.


• Influences the development of tools, resources and company practices.


• Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.


• Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins, including providing final reviews for projects under purview.

Business Development:

• Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.


• Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.

Client Experience:

• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.


• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communications throughout the project cycle.


• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.


• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.


• Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.

Continuous Learning:

• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.


• Identifies, understands and shares emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards.


• Proactively shares information and updates and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders.


• Understands, teaches and applies Henderson's design guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.

Project Management:

• Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers. Asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks and acts as a resource for project coordination.


• Responsible for or delegates and oversees project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery.

Professional Engineer & Engineer of Record (where applicable):

• Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects.


• May be enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project.

Let's Talk Perks

We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.

Culture

Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)

Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)

Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)

Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)

Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)

Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)

Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)

Benefits

Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)

Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)

Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)

Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.)

Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.)

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)

Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)

Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website's careers page.