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Mechanical Refrigeration Project Designer

Core States Group
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2025
Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 23 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com .

Summary Of Position

As a Mechanical Refrigeration Project Designer, supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you will be responsible for the design and modeling of refrigeration systems and associated controls systems under the guidance of Refrigeration Engineers/Project Managers. Scope of design to include: load calculations, component sizing and selection, refrigerant piping system design, controls system schematics, code review, and submittal review. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will be coordinating with Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects and Construction Project Managers. You will be responsible for the production of refrigeration engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements and site

Who You Are

You demonstrate strong communication and enjoy fostering strong relationships. You proactively seek opportunities to improve processes which offer better ideas, thus supporting innovation. You align with business objectives. You want to be part of a strong culture that is built upon respect and teamwork. You are professional, accountable and commit to learning. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with design tasks and reports under the direction of senior staff.
  • Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
  • Assist in maintaining task budgets.
  • Coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.
  • Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.
  • Assist senior staff with the project approval process.
  • Organize and maintain project files.
  • Maintain documentation for billable hours.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basis of design.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of codes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
  • Licenses: E.I.T. preferred, P.E. a plus
  • 1-5 years of experience with general mechanical or refrigeration system design production, preferably with commercial projects such as supermarkets or other relevant markets
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • MS Office

Team

You will work with a team of Designers, Engineers to support our retail clients.

Work Location:

This role can either be a hybrid position out of any CSG office or a remote position depending on experience. Travel is expected for this role a couple times a month for on-site survey visits.

Benefits

  • COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs
  • RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
  • HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
  • VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months much more!
  • WORK-LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
  • PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
  • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support! We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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