The Senior Refrigeration Engineer manages multiple, complex refrigeration projects for clients within the supermarket industry. This role is responsible for establishing project budgets, defining scopes of work, and managing schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Senior Refrigeration Engineer works directly with clients and leads multi-disciplinary internal and external teams throughout design and construction.

In addition to technical leadership, this role provides mentorship and development for junior engineers and serves as a senior-level resource for issue resolution and client consultation.

Project Leadership & Client Engagement

• Manage multiple concurrent refrigeration projects from design through construction completion

• Establish project budgets, scopes of work, schedules, and execution plans

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients requiring senior-level technical consultation

• Collaborate closely with clients to plan construction programs and identify opportunities for expanded scope or services

• Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and quality expectations

Engineering Design & Technical Oversight

• Design and coordinate refrigeration, HVAC, and Energy Management Systems (EMS) for new and remodeled supermarket stores

• Prepare refrigeration plans, including pipe sizing, circuit grouping, equipment selection, specifications, and layouts

• Develop refrigeration system designs using AutoCAD and shared workflow platforms

• Coordinate refrigeration designs with Energy Management, Store Planning, Architectural, and Engineering teams

• Identify construction sequencing requirements and temporary connections necessary to support installation schedules

Construction & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate refrigeration-related construction activities and resolve field issues during installation

• Review and assess installation quality and workmanship in the field

• Prepare bid packages, including project-specific modifications to standard refrigeration and walk-in specifications

• Select contractors and vendors for smaller projects

• Evaluate contractor performance related to quality, cost, and schedule

Equipment Procurement & Technology Evaluation

• Purchase refrigeration equipment and approve equipment invoices as authorized

• Issue equipment requisitions to the purchasing department for large or complex orders

• Coordinate and resolve equipment quality, delivery, and installation issues

• Research, evaluate, and implement new refrigeration and HVAC technologies to optimize performance, energy efficiency, maintenance, environmental impact, and cost

• Assess new equipment, vendors, and contractors for suitability and long-term value

• Collaborate with vendors to develop equipment that meets performance, reliability, and merchandising requirements

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor, train, and support the professional development of junior engineers

• Serve as a primary escalation point for technical and project-related issue resolution

• Provide oversight and guidance to ensure team projects remain on track for budget and schedule compliance

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare project budgeting and scheduling of projects within the team

• Collaborate and Plan Construction Programs with the client, developing and pursing stronger relationships and additional scope/responsibilities with the client

• Mentor junior engineers and provide primary point of contact regarding issue resolution; monitor projects to ensure budgets and timelines are met

• Provide point of contact for client needs requiring senior level consultation

• Select contractor or vendor for small projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS