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Experienced Refrigeration Engineer

Mead & Hunt
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/10/2026
Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result, we have a full-time position available for an Experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our Food & Beverage group. This opportunity would be available at one of the following office locations: St. Louis, MO; Denver, CO; Bloomington, MN; Madison or West Allis, WI.

Responsibilities Include

  • Conducting job-site surveys
  • Calculating refrigeration requirements for process cooling and building loads
  • Assisting in the development of project documentation including: drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), equipment schedules, details, specifications, and scope of work
  • Selecting and applying system equipment to new and existing systems
  • Coordinating technical specifications, delivery requirements, and quotation parameters with outside equipment suppliers, subcontractors and clients.

A valid driver’s license and some travel will be required.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

  • A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university AND at least six years of relevant experience.
  • PE license is also strongly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Any/all The Following

  • Experience with Ammonia refrigeration design
  • Experience with food plant project design
  • Experience with chilled water/hydronic design
  • Experience developing P&IDs
  • Familiarity with managing project invoices
  • Experience working directly with clients including marketing to obtain future work
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
  • Experience mentoring less experienced staff

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career by working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

  • Strong Company Culture
  • Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
  • Employee-Owned Firm
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Diverse Skillsets, One Company
  • Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $97,000 to $144,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary : $97,000 - $144,000

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