Refrigeration Engineer I
HFA
Bentonville, AR0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years
- Must know
- System designBudgetingAutoCADRevit
- Work
- On-site in Bentonville
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD29%Revit19%Budgeting18%System design17%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
We are looking for a Refrigeration Engineer I to support the design and coordination of refrigeration systems, controls, and related construction documentation for commercial and industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead small client teams or projects, or portions of large projects, using experience and education in refrigeration systems, controls, and national standards.
- Solve design challenges on projects.
- Apply knowledge of energy codes to refrigeration system design with minimal oversight.
- Work independently on multiple project and client types with minimal supervision.
- Design and draft refrigeration systems, including creating isometric plans for small to medium projects.
- Collaborate with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on client requirements.
- Perform quality control of projects for final review.
- Potentially have direct client contact and travel to project sites.
- Work with Discipline Lead to establish and work within project budgets.
- Select and design refrigeration systems and equipment, controls, and provide energy calculations on simple projects.
- Train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer technical design questions on simple refrigeration design projects.
- Assist in construction administration as required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AutoCAD and/or Revit proficiency.
- Working knowledge of DX refrigeration systems and traditional refrigerants.
- Basic knowledge of transcritical CO2 systems, 2-stage systems, cascade systems, and recirculated ammonia systems is helpful.
- Basic knowledge of standard control systems used in commercial refrigeration.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as IMC, IPC, and ASHRAE.
- Good understanding of Heatcraft Box Load Calculator and Sporlan Virtual Engineer.
Qualifications
- BSME from an Abet Accredited Engineering Program.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Experience with DX refrigeration systems.
- Working knowledge of refrigeration controls and energy codes.
- Ability to contribute to system design, equipment selection, and energy calculations with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Management experience: 0-3 staff.