Mechanical Engineer IV, Refrigeration

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Rogers, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer IV, Refrigeration to join our team in Rogers, AR. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Provides senior-level mechanical, HVAC, and refrigeration engineering expertise for the planning, design, and delivery of building and industrial systems. Responsible for developing mechanical and refrigeration system concepts, engineering calculations, equipment selections, construction documents, specifications, and construction support deliverables for commercial, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, cold storage, and related facilities. Applies advanced engineering judgment to lead complex projects from planning through construction, ensuring practical, safe, maintainable, energy-efficient, and code-compliant solutions. Works independently and collaboratively with clients, project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities to deliver high-quality engineering services that meet client and project objectives. This role is intended for an experienced project engineer capable of leading mechanical and refrigeration design scopes from planning through final design and construction support while coordinating with clients, project managers, internal engineering disciplines, CAD/BIM staff, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Eight or more (8+) years of relevant mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, industrial utility, process cooling, or consulting engineering experience.
Experience with design and construction support for commercial, industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, cold storage, refrigerated warehouse, institutional, or similar facilities.
Experience developing: Mechanical and refrigeration calculations, Equipment selections, Piping layouts, HVAC and refrigeration plans, P&IDs, Technical specifications, Construction documents, Construction-phase deliverables
Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, refrigeration, energy, and building codes and industry standards.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and engineering calculation/modeling tools.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; Mechanical PE strongly preferred.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration, CO₂ refrigeration, glycol systems, chilled water systems, industrial HVAC/R, and process cooling applications.
Experience with software such as CHVAC/RHVAC, Trane Trace, eQuest, refrigeration selection software, and hydraulic calculation tools.
Food and beverage, cold storage, manufacturing, or industrial facility experience.
Experience with commissioning and startup support.

Responsibilities

Perform work with limited supervision, exercising independent judgment on complex engineering assignments and technical decisions.
Apply advanced mechanical, HVAC, and refrigeration engineering principles, standards, and industry best practices.
Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for mechanical and refrigeration systems.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
Review and approve engineering calculations, designs, specifications, and technical documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Promote engineering excellence, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and automation disciplines.
Interface directly with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and regulatory authorities.
Support project planning activities including scope development, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and resource forecasting.
Contribute to proposal development, fee estimates, client presentations, and business development initiatives.
Support strategic growth of the mechanical and refrigeration engineering practice.
Identify technical risks, constructability concerns, scope changes, and project impacts related to cost, schedule, operations, and safety.
Lead mechanical and HVAC system design for commercial, institutional, industrial, government, academic, research, manufacturing, and multi-family projects.
Prepare and review engineering calculations, load analyses, equipment sizing, energy evaluations, and technical reports.
Design and specify HVAC systems including air handling units, chillers, boilers, pumps, heat recovery systems, ventilation systems, and associated controls.
Develop mechanical drawings, BIM models, specifications, schedules, and construction documents using AutoCAD, Revit, and related software.
Evaluate design alternatives and recommend effective, cost-efficient engineering solutions.
Lead refrigeration engineering and design for food and beverage production, cold storage, refrigerated distribution, process cooling, manufacturing, and industrial facilities.
Develop refrigeration design criteria, basis-of-design narratives, load calculations, system evaluations, and equipment selections.
Design and specify refrigeration systems including: Compressors, Evaporators, Condensers, Pumps, Heat exchangers, Vessels, Valve groups, Refrigerant and hydronic piping systems, Controls interfaces, Insulation systems
Support and design systems utilizing: Ammonia refrigeration, CO₂ refrigeration, Glycol systems, Chilled water systems, HFC/HFO refrigerants, Cascade systems, Packaged refrigeration systems, Hybrid refrigeration/process cooling systems
Evaluate existing refrigeration systems for capacity, reliability, maintainability, energy performance, safety, code compliance, and future expansion capability.
Develop and review refrigeration flow diagrams, P&IDs, piping plans, equipment layouts, technical specifications, and construction documents.
Participate in QA/QC reviews and implement revisions as required.
Assist with construction administration activities including: Shop drawing reviews, Equipment submittals, RFIs, Change order evaluations, Bid reviews, Vendor proposal evaluations
Conduct site visits to document existing conditions, verify design implementation, observe construction progress, and support issue resolution.
Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
Assist in developing probable construction cost estimates and engineering effort estimates.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, energy, and safety codes and standards.
Apply refrigeration safety principles including: Relief systems, Ventilation systems, Leak detection systems, Emergency shutdown controls, Machinery room requirements, Hazardous material considerations
Effectively communicate technical concepts and recommendations to clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Promote practical solutions focused on safety, constructability, maintainability, energy efficiency, and operational reliability.