Refrigeration Project Engineer

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects•Orlando, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Refrigeration Project Engineer to join our team. This role involves evaluating and designing commercial refrigeration systems, primarily focusing on parallel compression "racks" used in supermarkets. The engineer will be responsible for assessing existing systems, performing load calculations, selecting and sizing equipment and piping, and generating designs that comply with all applicable codes, owner specifications, and design guidelines. The position also includes leadership responsibilities, such as assigning tasks to team members, providing training, and reviewing design work. The role requires excellent communication and leadership skills, the ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in relevant software.

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.
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 (preferred, or EIT pursuing PE) with a license in good standing.

Responsibilities

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.
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. IE, 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.