Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer

Job Description

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Refrigeration Engineer based in Charlotte, NC. Join a dynamic team in a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. This role offers the chance to make a positive difference in people's lives and contribute to building a better future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and documentation of refrigeration systems under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Support the development of design approaches for ammonia, CO₂, and synthetic refrigeration systems, including temperature and humidity control strategies.
• Participate in system evaluations for condition, capacity, and efficiency, contributing to reports and recommendations.
• Help generate layouts, sizing, and equipment selections for primary and secondary refrigeration systems such as chilled water, glycol, and brine.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools to draft refrigeration and process cooling designs.
• Assist in preparing design criteria and bid packages for subcontractor pricing.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits.
• Attend internal and client meetings to gain exposure to project coordination and communication.
• Contribute to the updating of engineering standards and participate in team knowledge sharing.
• Begin involvement in industry organizations such as IIAR, RETA, and ASHRAE to support professional development.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• 3 years of experience in refrigeration design, especially in food and beverage processing facilities and cold storage.
• Basic understanding of discipline-specific codes and standards such as IMC, IIAR, ASHRAE, and NFPA.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit; willingness to learn BIM workflows and load calculation tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and demonstrate professional integrity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong interest in refrigeration systems and building mechanical design.
• Eager to grow professionally and contribute to multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
• Proficient Revit skills.
• Involvement or willingness to engage in industry organizations such as IIAR, RETA, and ASHRAE.

Work Environment

The position is based in a growing Charlotte office with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The engineer will be instrumental in helping the MEP sector grow, with opportunities for professional growth within a large international engineering, design, and construction firm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Receive 10% bonus of salary.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000