Refrigeration Project Engineer

Cuhaci Peterson•Orlando, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Refrigeration Project Engineer will be responsible for evaluating entire commercial (supermarket) refrigeration systems, performing refrigeration load calculations, sizing components, and generating refrigeration designs in compliance with codes and specifications. This role also involves leadership in assigning tasks, providing training, and reviewing design work. The position requires excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills, with proficiency in relevant software. The engineer will work in a normal office environment and may occasionally work outside the office, potentially requiring overtime.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum 5 years of experience in refrigeration design is required, and a Professional Engineer (preferred, or EIT pursuing PE) with a license in good standing.
Or an associate degree with minimum 10 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.
Client contact.
Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines.
Active listening.
Critical thinking.
Proficient in REVIT and AutoCAD.
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

Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing
EIT pursuing PE

Responsibilities

Evaluate entire commercial (supermarket) refrigeration systems (primarily parallel compression “racks”) for condition, capacity, and efficiency given proposed remodel-related changes to the system.
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.
Assign tasks to team members including support engineering staff and drafting technicians in a manner to execute projects efficiently and successfully.
Provide training to EIT’s and other mechanical/refrigeration designers when/where needed.
Review, approve, and take ownership for design work provided by team members when necessary.
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.
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.
Additional duties as assigned.