Senior Refrigeration Engineer

** POSITION SUMMARY
**** 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 QUALIFICATIONS
*** Bachelor’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 AutoCAD
* Experience 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, particularly in client-facing environments
* Proven analytical skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to travel up to 25%## SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
* Strong technical expertise in commercial and supermarket refrigeration systems
* Working knowledge of HVAC and EMS integration
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
* Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capability
* Strong customer service and client relationship management skills
* Solid understanding of construction sequencing and field…