Refrigeration Engineer

Department: RC&E

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Description

The Refrigeration Engineer will partner closely with new systems, compliance and service teams to design and deliver high caliber refrigeration solutions for all of KELVIN’s customers.

The Refrigeration Engineer will develop detailed design drawings, models and related specifications of mechanical equipment and designs, according to engineering sketches and design proposal specifications, including refrigeration, HVAC, piping, and controls systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in proposal, bid development, design and installation for industrial ammonia/central refrigeration, commercial split systems, and HVAC processes for industrial or commercial applications
• Review submittal drawings and data for compliance with design intent and/or contract documents
• Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications, scope of work and standards specified by each project/client
• Field measure existing facilities, as needed, and develop drawings for system installations
• Create sketches and related design documents to complete the required refrigeration system and accommodate customer expectations
• Assist/direct CAD Coordinator in producing 2D and 3D CAD/BIM drawings and document sets from sketches, existing drawings, equipment shop drawings and standard details for refrigeration, HVAC, piping and controls systems to be estimated, installed and/or fabricated
• Layout and dimensioning of equipment locations, pipe and ductwork routing, and support systems to eliminate interferences with other components, existing systems, or other building elements, accommodate servicing requirement, and maximize system installation efficiency
• Assist/direct CAD Coordinator in producing accurate “As-Built” drawings from field mark-ups upon completion of a construction project
• Coordinate and consult with others on design, layout and/or detail components and systems to resolve design issues or installation constraints
• Perform 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
• Ventilation systems design and sizing including fans, louvers, dampers, ductwork, etc.
• Relief Valve Calculations
• Develop P&ID’s, flow diagrams, plans and specifications for refrigeration systems
• Writing and continuous improvement of specifications and standards pertaining to refrigeration including piping, vessels, compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves, instrumentation, corrosion protection, and insulation
• Collaborate closely with company resources to ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements.
• Stay abreast of codes and regulations as they apply to industrial and commercial refrigeration and HVAC
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Individual is a team-oriented, customer-focused, and technically competent Engineer with a high sense of urgency. More specifically the Refrigeration Engineer will have a BS Degree in a mechanical discipline from an ABET accredited school. Ideally, the candidate will have a current PE certification with a minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience in industrial refrigeration systems. If not, the candidate will possess the ability, desire and drive to accomplish such.

• Demonstrated technical understanding of refrigeration
• Proficiency in drafting/design programs, e.g., CAD and Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, etc.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of drafting programs
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret construction drawings and P&ID’s
• Skill in writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Experience in all aspects of project requirements including mechanical, electrical, and structural, including application of current codes
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of building materials, engineering standards and codes
• Ability to work closely with others on a team as well as independently
• Physical ability to access job sites, including some climbing and crawling
• Capable of maintaining a high energy level to manage a dynamic, fast-paced workload
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in evaluating situations
• A high level of technical and spatial aptitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn and embrace new ideas and technologies
  
  

Benefits

• Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (shared cost deductible)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
• Accident Hospital Indemnity
• Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
• Weekly paycheck
• Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
• Paid time off (vacation sick time)
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement