Senior Refrigeration Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Refrigeration Engineer manages multiple, complex refrigeration projects for clients within the supermarket industry. This role establishes project budgets, defines scopes of work, and manages schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The engineer works directly with clients and leads multidisciplinary internal and external teams throughout design and construction, while providing mentorship and serving as a senior resource for issue resolution and client consultation.

• Project Leadership & Client Engagement:
  Manage multiple concurrent refrigeration projects from design through construction completion; establish budgets, scopes of work, schedules, and execution plans; serve as primary contact for clients needing 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 (pipe sizing, circuit grouping, equipment selection, specifications, and layouts); develop system designs using AutoCAD and shared workflow platforms; coordinate designs with Energy Management, Store Planning, Architectural, and Engineering teams; identify construction sequencing requirements and temporary connections needed for 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 the 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.

• Prepare project budgeting and scheduling of projects within the team.
• Collaborate and plan construction programs with the client, developing and pursuing 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.

• 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…