Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer - Remote Region

US Foods; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and manage complex refrigeration and facility systems across regional locations. The role drives reliability, energy efficiency, and technology adoption while leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, capital project support, root cause analysis, and mentoring of teams. Travel is expected; qualifications include 5+ years in refrigeration and a BS in engineering or related

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial refrigeration or cold chain engineering experience.
• Expertise in ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, HVAC/mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and technical teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, IIAR, energy efficiency and automation.
• Requires >40% travel in early years with potential reduction later.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of facility and operational systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and business continuity.
• Provide advanced technical expertise and support for infrastructure, automation, controls, mechanical, electrical, and integrated operational systems.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS, and external vendors to identify and execute system improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, analyze trends, and develop solutions to improve uptime, reliability, capacity, and efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for system failures or operational disruptions and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, operating procedures, and system specifications.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives from concept through implementation and startup.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend modernization strategies, process improvements, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards related to system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long-range infrastructure and equipment replacement strategies, including budgeting and capital planning support.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engineering, maintenance, and operational teams, providing guidance and troubleshooting support.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality execution and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration experience

Ammonia and Freon systems

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and manage complex refrigeration and facility systems across regional locations. The role drives reliability, energy efficiency, and technology adoption while leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, capital project support, root cause analysis, and mentoring of teams. Travel is expected; qualifications include 5+ years in refrigeration and a BS in engineering or related