Job Summary:
· Technical:
o 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.
o Understand alternate system types and be able to specify when needed. IE, condensing units, distributed systems, secondary pumped systems.
o Be willing and able to learn about new system types such as CO2 Transcritical systems.
o Generate refrigeration designs in compliance with all applicable local and state codes.
o Generate refrigeration designs in compliance with owner specifications and design guidelines.
· Leadership:
o Assign tasks to team members including support engineering staff and drafting technicians in a manner to execute projects efficiently and successfully.
o Provide training to EIT’s and other mechanical/refrigeration designers when/where needed.
o Review, approve, and take ownership for design work provided by team members when necessary.
Qualifications: 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.
Responsibilities:
• Excellent knowledge of discipline specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills to educate client.
• 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.
Skills:
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• 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.