Overview
Gray AES is seeking to add a Refrigeration Engineer to its team, with the position based in one of our offices located in Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Cincinnati, OH; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Lexington, KY; or Louisville, KY.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and documentation of refrigeration systems under the supervision of senior engineers.
- Support the development of design approaches for ammonia, CO2, and synthetic refrigeration systems, including temperature and humidity control strategies.
- Participate in system evaluations for condition, capacity, and efficiency, contributing to reports and recommendations.
- Help generate layouts, sizing, and equipment selections for primary and secondary refrigeration systems (e.g., chilled water, glycol, brine).
- Use AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools to draft refrigeration and process cooling designs.
- Assist in preparing design criteria and bid packages for subcontractor pricing.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits.
- Attend internal and client meetings to gain exposure to project coordination and communication.
- Contribute to the updating of engineering standards and participate in team knowledge sharing.
- Begin involvement in industry organizations such as IIAR, RETA, and ASHRAE to support professional development.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.Professional Engineering License is required.3+ years of experience in refrigeration design; preference for food and beverage processing facilities and cold storage.Basic understanding of discipline-specific codes and standards, such as IMC, IIAR, ASHRAE, and NFPA.Strong interest in refrigeration systems and building mechanical design.Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit; willingness to learn BIM workflows and load calculation tools.Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and demonstrate professional integrity.Eager to grow professionally and contribute to multidisciplinary coordination efforts.Other duties may be assigned.Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature / humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
EEO Disclaimer
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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