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Junior Refrigeration Engineer (56180)

IR Pros
Russellville, AR Part Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Description

About IR Pros

IR Pros designs, builds, and services industrial refrigeration systems, delivering reliable performance and maximum efficiency for our clients. Safety is a core value in everything we do, and we take pride in providing high-quality engineering and service solutions across industrial refrigeration environments.

RC&S, a company under the IR Pros umbrella, is seeking a Junior Refrigeration Engineer to support engineering design, project planning, and field support for industrial refrigeration systems.

Position Overview

The Junior Refrigeration Engineer assists with the planning, design, and support of refrigeration systems for industrial facilities. This role will work closely with experienced engineers to develop system designs, prepare technical drawings, support fabrication, and troubleshoot refrigeration systems in the field.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in industrial refrigeration engineering and system design.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the design and preparation of plans and specifications for industrial refrigeration systems
  • Evaluate existing refrigeration equipment and installations and recommend whether systems should be maintained, modified, or replaced
  • Support the design of field-erected refrigeration systems, including pipe sizing, system layouts, and equipment selection
  • Assist with configuration of parallel compressor systems and refrigeration system components
  • Prepare refrigeration system drawings, piping plans, and equipment schedules using AutoCAD and Excel
  • Conduct field inspections and assessments of refrigeration equipment and installations
  • Assist with inspections of installations in progress to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
  • Visit project sites to survey facilities and gather engineering data
  • Assist with estimating the cost of refrigeration system construction and installation

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
  • Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD
  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read technical drawings and engineering plans
  • Ability to calculate figures, measurements, and project costs
  • Understanding of health and safety procedures in industrial environments
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Work Environment

  • This role includes both office-based engineering work and field visits to industrial job sites
  • Typical schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime or emergency support as required

Benefits

IR Pros offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees and their families:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility within 90 days)
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Referral bonus program
  • Opportunities for advancement and defined career paths
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company vehicle or car allowance (varies by position)
  • Company cell phone (varies by position)

Additional Employee Programs

  • Employee Boot Program: Voucher and replacement boots every two years after eligibility
  • Company Vehicle Ownership Program (Field Employees): Vehicle ownership after a qualifying period or a $10,000 cash alternative

Equal Opportunity Employer

IR Pros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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