Senior Refrigeration Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Refrigeration Engineer manages multiple, complex refrigeration projects for clients within the supermarket industry. This role is responsible for establishing project budgets, defining scopes of work, and managing schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Senior Refrigeration Engineer works directly with clients and leads multi-disciplinary internal and external teams throughout design and  addition to technical leadership, this role provides mentorship and development for junior engineers and serves as a senior-level resource for issue resolution and client consultation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Project Leadership & Client Engagement Manage multiple concurrent refrigeration projects from design through construction completion

Establish project budgets, scopes of work, schedules, and execution plans

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients requiring senior-level technical consultation

Collaborate closely with clients to plan construction programs and identify opportunities for expanded scope or services

Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and quality expectations

Engineering Design & Technical Oversight Design and coordinate refrigeration, HVAC, and Energy Management Systems (EMS) for new and remodeled supermarket stores

Prepare refrigeration plans, including pipe sizing, circuit grouping, equipment selection, specifications, and layouts

Develop refrigeration system designs using AutoCAD and shared workflow platforms

Coordinate refrigeration designs with Energy Management, Store Planning, Architectural, and Engineering teams

Identify construction sequencing requirements and temporary connections necessary to support installation schedules

Construction & Vendor Coordination Coordinate refrigeration-related construction activities and resolve field issues during installation

Review and assess installation quality and workmanship in the field

Prepare bid packages, including project-specific modifications to standard refrigeration and walk-in specifications

Select contractors and vendors for smaller projects

Evaluate contractor performance related to quality, cost, and schedule

Equipment Procurement & Technology Evaluation Purchase refrigeration equipment and approve equipment invoices as authorized

Issue equipment requisitions to the purchasing department for large or complex orders

Coordinate and resolve equipment quality, delivery, and installation issues

Research, evaluate, and implement new refrigeration and HVAC technologies to optimize performance, energy efficiency, maintenance, environmental impact, and cost Assess new equipment, vendors, and contractors for suitability and long-term value

Collaborate with vendors to develop equipment that meets performance, reliability, and merchandising requirements

Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor, train, and support the professional development of junior engineers

Serve as a primary escalation point for technical and project-related issue resolution

Provide oversight and guidance to ensure team projects remain on track for budget and schedule compliance

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare project budgeting and scheduling of projects within the team Collaborate and Plan Construction Programs with the client, developing and pursing stronger relationships and additional scope/responsibilities with the client

Mentor junior engineers and provide primary point of contact regarding issue resolution; monitor projects to ensure budgets and timelines are met Provide point of contact for client needs requiring senior level consultation

Select contractor or vendor for small projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field or a minimum of 5 years of experience within the refrigeration industry

Significant experience with commercial refrigeration systems, including HVAC and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
Advanced proficiency in AutoCADExperience using shared workflow and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Bluebeam Prior experience in a leadership, mentoring, or supervisory capacity

Strong written and verbal communication skills,…