Sr. Refrigeration Engineer/Designer (FT)Recruiting For Less • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sr. Refrigeration Engineer/Designer (FT)

Recruiting For Less • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

30+ days ago

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Job description

Our Scarborough based client provides industrial chilling, pumping, and freezing equipment for industrial temperature control needs. They are looking for a Senior Refrigeration Engineer/Designer who can design robust refrigeration systems that meet customers’ cooling needs.

Role Summary:

Evaluate customers’ process to determine their cooling requirements (load profiles, safety and operability constraints).
Design complete refrigeration systems and controls strategies that meet customer requirements in the real life.
Support commissioning and troubleshooting in the field to ensure systems perform as designed and root cause any issues.

This role is ideal for an individual who has experience and a deep understanding of both:

Design of refrigeration systems and thermodynamics principles.
Field installation, commissioning and integration of refrigeration systems into customers’ process.

Who You Are:

You enjoy seeing your designs run in the field and are comfortable putting on a hard hat to figure out why something isn’t working.
You like project ownership from project definition through design and commissioning.
You like collaborating with Sales, Service, and Controls and you can speak everyone’s language.

Key Responsibilities:

Applications and Sales Support:

Evaluate and understand customer process requirements, operating profiles (continuous vs batch, pull-down vs steady load), and constraints.
Verify Sales’ proposal by performing cooling load, energy balance, and equipment sizing calculations.
Support sales during bidding phase by providing technical insight and performance estimates.
Design skidded or built-up refrigeration systems and process chillers using HFC/HFO and ammonia.
Define system operating envelopes, setpoints, and capacity-control strategies (VFDs, slide valves, cylinder unloading, etc.).
Develop and review process flows and P&IDs for new systems and major retrofits.

Controls and Equipment Operation:

Develop clear controls narratives that link process requirements to system behavior and setpoints.
Work with PLC programmer to define sequences of operation, alarm strategies, and interlocks that protect equipment and product.
Provide input to PLC/HMI logic to ensure the system operates safely, efficiently, and is protected against potential misuse. - Support commissioning teams by validating design intent, tuning control loops, and resolving startup issues to ensure the system meets customer requirements.

Project Execution & Documentation:

Produce and/or review technical documentation: design reports, datasheets, equipment schedules, and O&M manuals.
Work with CAD / design teams to review GA layouts and skid designs for serviceability, piping practices, and constructability.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs / risk assessments, and value-engineering sessions.
Provide technical support to project managers, manufacturing, and procurement when design changes or substitutions are required.

Customer Support & Life-Cycle Involvement:

Support the service team with root-cause analysis of chronic system issues (capacity shortfalls, nuisance trips, oil management, poor pull-down, etc.).
Recommend and scope upgrade projects (retrofits, controls upgrades, capacity expansions, efficiency improvements).
Provide occasional training to customer operators and internal teams on refrigeration system operation and best practices.

Safety, Codes & Compliance:

Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards, including CSA B52, ASHRAE 15, applicable building and mechanical codes, and provincial regulatory requirements.
Incorporate safety devices, relief systems, and safe operating procedures into system design.
Contribute to internal engineering standards and design guidelines.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

8+ years of experience in industrial or commercial refrigeration system design, applications engineering, or installation/commissioning technical support.
Demonstrated experience designing complete refrigeration systems and being involvement in system integration with customer processes.
Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, compressor performance, superheat control, oil management, and refrigeration controls.
Proficiency in reading and producing P&IDs, control narratives, and general arrangement drawings.
Familiarity with Canadian codes and standards related to refrigeration (e.g., CSA B52, ASHRAE 15, provincial regulations, ASME B31.3 and B31.5).
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to people in different teams (Sales, Production, Service, Field Technicians, Management).

Nice-to-Have/Assets:

Licensed P.Eng in Ontario.
Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic (e.g., 313A) or significant hands-on commissioning / service experience.
Experience with PLC/HMI platforms (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider) and BMS integration.
Experience with industrial refrigeration using natural refrigerants (NH₃, CO₂) in addition to Freon systems.
Familiarity with selection tools and software from major compressor and component manufacturers.

Personal Attributes:

Practical mindset: balances theoretical optimization with reliability, maintainability, and cost.
Structured problem solver with a “find the root cause” approach rather than treating symptoms.
Comfortable taking ambiguous requirements and turning them into clear engineering requirements.
Collaborative: enjoys working with Sales, Controls, Service, and Manufacturing teams.
Mentoring mindset: willing to guide junior engineers and technologists.
Self-motivated: you are curious, take initiative, and genuinely enjoy industrial refrigeration and process cooling.

Work Environment & Travel:

Based in Scarborough, Ontario. 100% in office.
Occasional travel to job sites within GTA (~4% travel). Site visits may include cold environments, rooftops, mechanical rooms, and industrial plants; appropriate PPE and training provided.

Compensation: Competitive base salary and profit sharing, Benefits (health/dental/vision, RRSP matching).

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