About the role
The Refrigeration Engineer is responsible for the hands-on engineering, design, and technical execution of industrial refrigeration and process utility systems. This role partners closely with sales, project management, field teams, and customers to analyze, design, and implement systems utilizing ammonia, CO₂, synthetic refrigerants, chilled water/glycol, and steam.
Responsibilities
Support full design-build engineering efforts for industrial refrigeration projects.
Create, review, and issue engineering drawings, redline markups, and P&IDs.
Perform engineering calculations, including mass and energy balances, heat gain and product load calculations, and equipment, piping, and valve sizing.
Develop refrigeration system solutions that meet customer operational needs.
Prepare project estimates and support the development of customer proposals.
Maintain engineering quality and compliance by staying current with applicable codes and industry standards.
Support projects from design through implementation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration engineering experience
Practical working knowledge of refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, fluid flow, and psychrometrics
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel to customer facilities
(Nice to have, but doesn't limit the ability to be hired):
Professional Engineer license
Hands on operating or field experience
Company Description
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.