What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Engineering Designer position at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects?
Description
Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum 3 years of experience in refrigeration design is required.
Or,
An associate degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in refrigeration design who can show the applicability of the experience to the job description included.
- Design and oversee refrigeration and refrigeration control projects in the commercial refrigeration industry.
- Evaluate system performance and implement upgrades or system replacements to reduce energy consumption and lower environmental impact.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to select and design systems that align with refrigerant regulations and corporate sustainability standards.
- Train younger engineers on basic system designs and emerging technologies.
- Effectively communicate design with clients, jurisdictions, and contractors.
- Strong knowledge of various refrigeration systems (i.e. DX systems, pumped secondary designs, and CO2 transcritical booster configurations.
- Strong knowledge of refrigeration control systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and Excel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime (40 hours) may be required as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.
The above criteria has been developed to establish guidelines for this position, but note that these are only guidelines, and a person’s ability, talent, effort, personality, and other aspects of the profession shall become a deciding factor for each position.
Promotions are dependent on effort, attitude, ability, need, and schooling and should not be considered automatic.
Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cuhaci & Peterson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.
