Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Do you have a passion for solving engineering problems? Interested in design-build engineering opportunities?  Develop your skills and grow with ColonialWebb!

• We are looking for an intelligent problem solver to help us design ammonia refrigeration projects. Typical projects include construction and installation of ammonia refrigeration systems for food distribution centers, cold storage, and food processing facilities. Don't miss out on this COOL opportunity to grow your career.

This position is based out of Norfolk, VA.

What you’ll do

• Design refrigeration systems for food distribution centers, cold storage, and food processing facilities.
• Perform heat load calculations to determine the refrigeration requirements of the facilities.
• Perform heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis associated with sizing and selection of refrigeration equipment, piping, and control valves.
• Develop P&ID’s, flow diagrams, plans and specifications for refrigeration systems.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to others in the development of construction layouts, documents and specifications for projects.
• Ensures contract scope of work is delivered by monitoring team performance using performance measurement methods.
• Review submittal drawings and data for compliance with contract documents.
• Develop and submit RFI’s
• Assist administration in developing O&M manuals.

Preferred Requirements

• Industrial refrigeration engineering experience
• Successful completion of EIT or PE Exam
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration piping systems and equipment associated with ammonia refrigeration systems for food distribution centers, cold storage, and food processing facilities
• Understanding of food processing, bottling, baking, warehousing and other industries associated with production, storage, packaging and distribution of food products

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of building materials, engineering standards and codes.
• Client management skills; ability to manage customer relationships, perceptions and expectations
• Production management skills; ability to visualize, plan, and execute to achieve budgeted goals
• Ability to deal diplomatically with internal and external customers at various levels within an organization—i.e., owners, GC’s, subcontractors, engineers, superintendents, draftsmen, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency interfacing with technology, including knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel for cost estimating and engineering functions.
• Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

What we’ll offer you

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long-Term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, Personal leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral incentives
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Discounts at major cell phone and auto companies.

Who we are

ColonialWebb is a Mid-Atlantic leader of superior engineering, construction, installation and service of mechanical systems. For over 40 years we have provided practical and innovative mechanical solutions.  As a Comfort Systems USA company, we are strengthened by a nationwide network of mechanical contractors and prepared to build, service, or retrofit any commercial or industrial mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, water solution, or process piping system. 

We are experts in refrigeration repair, refrigeration cooling equipment, refrigeration compressors, ammonia refrigeration and refrigeration equipment supply and maintenance contracts for commercial and industrial systems. We help our customers feed the world.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.ColonialWebb.com/careers. EOE M/W/Disability/Vets