Senior Refrigeration Design Lead

Emanuelson-Podas; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelson-Podas in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design and execution of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems across multiple projects. You will own the refrigeration scope from concept through construction, ensuring quality, coordination, and timely delivery.

This role requires PE licensure, 5+ years of refrigeration design experience, and the ability to mentor staff, manage client relationships, and advance EP's standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in refrigeration system design.
• Authorization to work in the US. No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Perform system selection, load calculations, equipment sizing, and energy analysis.
• Develop accurate, code-compliant, and coordinated construction documents.
• Apply current codes, standards, and best practices to all design work.
• Conduct facility assessments, site verifications, and existing system evaluations.
• Take ownership of refrigeration scope from initial concept through construction completion.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with overlapping schedules.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration.
• Ensure designs align with EP standards and client expectations.
• Set clear expectations and direction for Designers and Engineers, ensuring accountability for quality, coordination, and deadlines.
• Lead refrigeration efforts across projects, establishing standards and maintaining consistency in design approach and documentation.
• Mentor and develop staff while reinforcing disciplined work habits and strong engineering fundamentals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Support clients in making informed refrigeration system decisions.
• Lead EP's refrigeration efforts with key national clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen client partnerships.
• Attend key conferences to broaden EP's client relationships.
• Contribute to improving specifications, standards, and internal processes.
• Advance EP's refrigeration capabilities through continuous learning and innovation.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the organization.

Job description

Emanuelson-Podas in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Engineer to lead the design and execution of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems across multiple projects. You will own the refrigeration scope from concept through construction, ensuring quality, coordination, and timely delivery.

This role requires PE licensure, 5+ years of refrigeration design experience, and the ability to mentor staff, manage client relationships, and advance EP's standards.