Senior Industrial Refrigeration Engineer | Lead Projects

ColonialWebb; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design of refrigeration systems for cold storage, food distribution, and processing facilities. You will review diagrams, perform load calculations, and select equipment while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

in Engineering, 8+ years in the field, and strong knowledge of piping, controls, and thermodynamics. PE license preferred; EIT a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years of industrial refrigeration engineering and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, thermodynamics, piping, controls, and industry codes.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with engineering software and Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of industrial refrigeration systems for cold storage, food distribution, and food processing facilities.
• Develop and review refrigeration flow diagrams, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform refrigeration load calculations and equipment sizing analyses.
• Select refrigeration equipment, piping, valves, and controls for complex projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and design oversight to engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and project teams throughout project execution.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration engineering

Refrigeration system design

Piping & controls

Engineering leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design of refrigeration systems for cold storage, food distribution, and processing facilities. You will review diagrams, perform load calculations, and select equipment while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

in Engineering, 8+ years in the field, and strong knowledge of piping, controls, and thermodynamics. PE license preferred; EIT a plus.