Senior Project Engineer: Industrial Refrigeration

Copeland; Cudahy (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) and more

Flexible time off

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to serve as the technical authority for complex industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept to commissioning. The role emphasizes technical excellence, project execution, and adherence to company standards.

The candidate will mentor engineers, lead root-cause investigations, and champion continuous improvement by developing engineering standards, design tools, and best practices to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience leading complex engineered-to-order industrial equipment or systems projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration, gas compression, pressure piping systems, or related thermodynamic processes.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS).
• Ability to travel 10–15% and communicate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for complex refrigeration and gas compression projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and field service functions.
• Review and approve compression system designs for compliance with codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and issue resolution with key accounts.
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement by developing standards, tools, and lessons learned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Industrial refrigeration

Gas compression

P&IDs understanding

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

BOM management

Job description

Copeland is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to serve as the technical authority for complex industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept to commissioning. The role emphasizes technical excellence, project execution, and adherence to company standards.

The candidate will mentor engineers, lead root-cause investigations, and champion continuous improvement by developing engineering standards, design tools, and best practices to enhance