Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Refrigeration Engineer based in Charlotte, NC. Join a dynamic team in a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. This role offers the chance to make a positive difference in people's lives and contribute to building a better future.

• Assist in the design and documentation of refrigeration systems under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Support the development of design approaches for ammonia, CO₂, and synthetic refrigeration systems, including temperature and humidity control strategies.
• Participate in system evaluations for condition, capacity, and efficiency, contributing to reports and recommendations.
• Help generate layouts, sizing, and equipment selections for primary and secondary refrigeration systems such as chilled water, glycol, and brine.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools to draft refrigeration and process cooling designs.
• Assist in preparing design criteria and bid packages for subcontractor pricing.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits.
• Attend internal and client meetings to gain exposure to project coordination and communication.
• Contribute to the updating of engineering standards and participate in team knowledge sharing.
• Begin involvement in industry organizations such as IIAR, RETA, and ASHRAE to support professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• 3+ years of experience in refrigeration design, especially in food and beverage processing facilities and cold storage.
• Basic understanding of discipline-specific codes and standards such as IMC, IIAR, ASHRAE, and NFPA.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit; willingness to learn BIM workflows and load calculation tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and demonstrate professional integrity.

• Strong interest in refrigeration systems and building mechanical design.
• Eager to grow professionally and contribute to multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
• Proficient Revit skills.
• Involvement or willingness to engage in industry organizations such as IIAR, RETA, and ASHRAE.

The position is based in a growing Charlotte office with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The engineer will be instrumental in helping the MEP sector grow, with opportunities for professional growth within a large international engineering, design, and construction firm.

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.