Refrigeration Designer (Entry Level)

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Emanuelson - Podas Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Edina, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Refrigeration Designer supports the development of refrigeration systems through detailed drafting, load calculations, and design documentation. They also participate in construction administration, including site visits and coordination with other engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Refrigeration Designer to support the design and documentation of refrigeration systems. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills and be eager to learn and grow technically.

Job Description

Description

The Refrigeration Designer supports the design and documentation of high-quality refrigeration systems by leveraging technical knowledge and precision drafting skills. This role contributes to all phases of project development, from design through construction administration, in collaboration with refrigeration engineers, project designers, and other disciplines. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to grow technically while upholding our core values of Family, Service, and Trust.

Design & Documentation Support

  • Develop detailed refrigeration system drawings and documentation in compliance with project and code requirements.
  • Accurately size and lay out all aspects of refrigeration systems on floor plans, schedules, and details.
  • Perform refrigeration load, energy, and refrigerant charge calculations and assist in refrigeration control design.
  • Create complete, coordinated drawing sets in Revit, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with internal drafting standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with other disciplines, including structural, electrical, and architectural teams, to ensure design coordination and constructability.
  • Maintain organized design files and ensure design deliverables are accurate and complete.

Construction Administration & Field Support

  • Participate in construction administration tasks, including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, site inspections, and field reports.
  • Conduct work site visits to review project completion, track construction issues, and verify installations.
  • Evaluate existing systems and provide input on upgrades or modifications.

Professional Engagement

  • Maintain reliable and consistent work hours and professional appearance.
  • Stay focused on tasks, meet deadlines, and manage own calendar.
  • Participate actively in meetings and contribute a collaborative team environment.
  • Take ownership of assigned work and ask for support when needed.
  • Balance work responsibilities with personal well-being.
  • Build technical relationships with vendors and stay informed on current refrigeration equipment and design practices.

Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship available.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program.

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Emanuelson - Podas Inc

AIR. POWER. LIGHT. WATER. We’ve been bringing air, power, light and water to the places that matter for 65 years. We do it creatively. We do it efficiently. We do it sustainably. And we do it in a manner that provides extraordinary value to everyone involved with the project, from the architect to the end user. Amazing spaces don’t happen by accident. They happen when architects and engineers deeply and meaningfully connect. At Emanuelson-Podas, we believe in the power of connections. We believe in the importance of effectively communicating. We believe that – together – they encompass the core of true partnership. In all we do, we strive to deliver inspired, expert building system solutions to the architects, building owners, and contractors with whom we work. The core of our work resides in providing exceptional mechanical, electrical and plumbing design, and delivering unsurpassed energy modeling, refrigeration engineering, and building commissioning services.
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