Refrigeration Engineer

Company: City Building and Engineering Services (US) LLC
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Refrigeration Engineer
Summary of PositionThe Refrigeration Engineer reports to the Director of Professional Services and is responsible for the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the installation of supermarket refrigeration equipment and systems for new store, store remodel and capital maintenance projects, and for the preparation of plans and specifications for the installation of split-system or packaged rooftop HVAC equipment for capital maintenance projects. Assessments of existing equipment and installations, with recommendation to maintain, modify or replace, is included as part of the Engineer's responsibility for remodel and capital maintenance projects.
This position will be engaged in and support CBES' work for multiple clients and requires approximately 20% regional travel.
Primary Responsibilities

• Design the full field-erected refrigeration system, including pipe sizing and layout, equipment specifications, and configuration of parallel compressor systems to serve the refrigerated fixture plan as created by the supermarket owner
• Design of replacement split-system or packaged rooftop HVAC installations for capital maintenance projects, including equipment specification and modification of existing air distribution systems as required
• Using AutoCAD and Excel, prepare complete refrigeration systems plans, refrigerant piping plans, HVAC air distribution plans, and equipment schedules
• Prepare installation specifications to incorporate project-specific requirements into a standard specification template
• Perform field inspections and assessments of existing refrigeration and HVAC equipment and installations for the purpose of making recommendations to maintain as-is, modify or replace the equipment as part of a store remodel or capital maintenance project
• Prepare specifications, solicit quotes and issue requisitions for the purchase of refrigeration and HVAC equipment
• Assemble bid document packages that include all project plans and specifications for solicitation of competitive bids by the Project Manager for the refrigeration installation Additional Responsibilities
  
  • Prepare phasing plans to coordinate equipment installation for a remodel or capital maintenance project with the overall project phasing as determined by the Project Manager
  • Update existing refrigeration plans as required for revisions made to fixture plans
  • Assist the Project Manager with inspections of installations in progress for conformance to refrigeration plans and specifications
  • Communicate and coordinate with equipment manufacturer's in the development of project-specific specifications for customized refrigeration equipment or systems
  • Coordinate with an outside Architect and Engineer of Record when required for the creation of signed and sealed permit plans
  • Participation in client meetings to develop project scopes Required Education and Core Competencies
    
    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
    • Professional Engineer or EIT preferred
    • AutoCAD
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Experience in a construction environment is preferred
    • Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and automatic temperature control systems preferred
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Strong customer focus
    • Self-directed with initiative and motivation
    • Ability to travel up to 20%. Overnight travel required City Building and Engineering Services (US) LLC offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and disability insurance; 401K; 10 paid holidays; and up to 15 PTO Days a year. CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

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