Refrigeration Engineer - NESC Staffing : Job Details

Technical:

• 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, conditions, 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.
• Previous design experience with multiple system types, i.e. condensing units, distributed systems, cascade systems, and secondary pumped systems.
• Knowledge and experience with supermarket energy management systems (EMS)
• Ability to read and understand complex mechanical, electrical, and architectural plans.
• Be willing and able to learn about newer system types, such as CO2 Transcritical systems.
• Generate refrigeration and EMS designs in compliance with client standards and all applicable local and state codes.

Leadership:

• Assign tasks to team members, including support engineering staff and drafting technicians, to execute projects efficiently and successfully.
• Provide training to other mechanical/refrigeration designers when/where needed.
• Review, approve, and take ownership of design work provided by team members when necessary.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum of 2 -5 years of experience in refrigeration design is required, and an EIT pursuing PE licensure.

Or

An associate degree with a minimum of 5-8 years experience in refrigeration design who can show the applicability of the experience to the job description included.

Responsibilities:

• Excellent knowledge of discipline-specific codes and other building codes.

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Good leadership skills to educate clients and team members.

• Meet with the Project team to discuss the schedule, budget, phasing, site, and design review issues.

• Review preliminary and final designs for function, clearances, and coordination with other disciplines.

• Client contact.

• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with the technical manager or project engineer.

• Set high standards of professional integrity and seek the company's and client's interests.

• Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines.

• Additional duties as required.

Skills:

• Active listening.

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT.

• Excellent written and oral communication.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

• Excellent time management.

• Confident judgment and decision-making.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods, handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, and work under time constraints. Long hours may be required. The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must handle stressful situations, multi-task, and work within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in the typical office environment and may also be required to work outside of a typical office from time to time.