Refrigeration Engineer

The Refrigeration Engineer will develop detailed design drawings, models and related specifications of mechanical equipment and designs, according to engineering sketches and design proposal specifications, including refrigeration, HVAC, piping, and controls systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in proposal, bid development, design and installation for industrial ammonia / central refrigeration, commercial split systems, and HVAC processes for industrial or commercial applications
• Assist in the coordination and management of tasks for active projects
• Responsible for initial project coordination and handoff to project management
• Review submittal drawings and data for compliance with design intent and / or contract documents
• Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications, scope of work and standards specified by each project / client
• Field measure existing facilities, as needed, and develop drawings for system installations
• Create sketches and related design documents to complete the required refrigeration system and accommodate customer expectations
• Assist / direct CAD Coordinator in producing 2D and 3D CAD / BIM drawings and document sets from sketches, existing drawings, equipment shop drawings and standard details for refrigeration, HVAC, piping and controls systems to be estimated, installed and / or fabricated
• Layout and dimensioning of equipment locations, pipe and ductwork routing, and support systems to eliminate interferences with other components, existing systems, or other building elements, accommodate servicing requirement, and maximize system installation efficiency
• Assist / direct CAD Coordinator in producing accurate "As-Built" drawings from field mark-ups upon completion of a construction project
• Coordinate and consult with others on design, layout and / or detail components and systems to resolve design issues or installation constraints
• Perform load calculations to determine the refrigeration requirements of the facilities
• Perform heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis associated with sizing and selection of refrigeration equipment, piping, and control valves
• Ventilation systems design and sizing including fans, louvers, dampers, ductwork, etc.
• Relief Valve Calculations
• Develop P&ID's, flow diagrams, plans and specifications for refrigeration systems
• Writing and continuous improvement of specifications and standards pertaining to refrigeration including piping, vessels, compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves, instrumentation, corrosion protection, and insulation
• Collaborate closely with company resources to ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements
• Stay abreast of codes and regulations as they apply to industrial and commercial refrigeration and HVAC

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Individual is a team-oriented, customer-focused, and technically competent Engineer with a high sense of urgency. More specifically the Refrigeration Engineer will have a BS Degree in a mechanical discipline from an ABET accredited school. Ideally, the candidate will have a current PE certification with a minimum of 5 years' engineering experience in industrial refrigeration systems. If not, the candidate will possess the ability, desire and drive to accomplish such.

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