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Refrigeration Engineer

ColonialWebb
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
We are hiring an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our team! Our Refrigeration Engineers design various refrigeration projects and is responsible for maintaining the quality of work that meets our quality standards. The Refrigeration Engineer is a key team playing in representing the company to the customer in a manner that ensures effective communication and a positive relationship.

Who We Are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks Of Joining ColonialWebb


  • Competitive salary
  • Career development and progression
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee referral incentives


What You Will Do


  • Design refrigeration systems for food distribution centers, cold storage, and food processing facilities
  • Develop flow diagrams, plans and specifications for refrigeration systems
  • Perform heat load calculations to determine facility refrigeration requirements
  • Conduct heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis associated with sizing and selection of refrigeration equipment, piping, and control valves
  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to others in the development of construction layouts, documents and specifications for projects


What We Are Looking For


  • Degree in Engineering
  • Successful completion of EIT or PE exam (preferred)
  • 5 years industrial refrigeration engineering and design experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, engineering standards and codes
  • Ability to analyze complex engineering problems
  • Advanced technological proficiency including strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Ability to handle a dynamic, fast paced workload of multiple assignments


EOE M/W/Disability/Vets


  • Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply

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