Refrigeration Designer (On-Site)
About The Position
This role involves evaluating entire commercial refrigeration systems, primarily parallel compression racks, for condition, capacity, and efficiency in response to proposed remodel changes. The designer will survey existing systems, collect pertinent information, perform refrigeration load calculations, arrange loads on compressor suction groups, calculate compressor and condenser capacity, select new equipment, and size related piping and valves. The position requires understanding and specifying alternate system types like condensing units, distributed systems, and secondary pumped systems, with a willingness to learn about new technologies such as CO2 Transcritical systems. Designs must comply with all applicable local and state codes, as well as owner specifications and design guidelines. The role also includes proactive coordination between trades for design integration, reviewing and correcting work, and leading draftsmen or support staff for efficient project execution.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum 3 years of experience in refrigeration design is required.
- Or an associate degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in refrigeration design who can show the applicability of the experience to the job description included.
- Excellent knowledge of discipline specific codes and other building codes.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good leadership skills to educate client.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT.
- Researching and writing reports/opinions.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent time management.
- Confident judgement and decision making.
Nice To Haves
- Active listening.
- Critical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate entire commercial (supermarket) refrigeration systems for condition, capacity, and efficiency given proposed remodel-related changes.
- Survey existing systems and collect all pertinent system architecture information, model numbers, condition, etc.
- Perform refrigeration load calculations.
- Arrange loads on appropriate compressor suction groups.
- Calculate compressor & condenser capacity & select new equipment when needed.
- Size all related piping, pressure regulating valves, etc.
- Understand alternate system types and be able to specify when needed (e.g., condensing units, distributed systems, secondary pumped systems).
- Be willing and able to learn about new system types such as CO2 Transcritical systems.
- Generate refrigeration designs in compliance with all applicable local and state codes.
- Generate refrigeration designs in compliance with owner specifications and design guidelines.
- Proactive coordination between trades for design integration and collaboration.
- Review, correct, and take ownership for work performed.
- Effectively lead draftsmen or other support staff for effective and efficient project execution.
- Meet with the Project team to discuss the schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
- Review preliminary and final design with other disciplines for function, clearances and coordination.
- Client contact.
- Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with technical manager or project engineer.
- Set high standards, professional integrity and seek the interests of the company and client.
- Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines.
- Additional duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
