Senior Refrigeration Project Engineer na Core States Group

Overview:

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 23 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.

Summary of Position:

As a Senior Refrigeration Project Engineer, you will lead a refrigeration design team and manage engineering projects from conception through completion. You will leverage your expertise in refrigeration and controls design, construction, and installation to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers, architects, and construction project managers. You will be responsible for the production, coordination, and quality control of refrigeration engineering construction documents while ensuring alignment with client requirements, code compliance, and site-specific adaptations.

Who you are:

You demonstrate strong communication and enjoy fostering strong relationships. You proactively seek opportunities to improve processes which offer better ideas, thus supporting innovation. You align with business objectives. You want to be part of a strong culture that is built upon respect and teamwork. You are professional, accountable and commit to learning. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site investigations and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.
• Produce design plans, calculations, and reports with limited direction.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and multi-discipline team members.
• Interact directly with clients, providing support and technical guidance.
• Develop and manage phase- and task-level budgets and schedules.
• Plan, assign, and supervise production staff, leading them through design tasks.
• Coordinate responses to addenda, RFIs, and change orders.
• Assist with proposals and scope development for new projects.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Ensure constructability and technical accuracy of design deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of liability issues and risk management in design decisions.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical leadership for refrigeration staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related discipline) required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• 8 + years of experience in refrigeration system design and preparation of construction documents, preferably for commercial projects such as retail grocery supermarkets or cold storage facilities.
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering projects from design through construction support.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office Suite.

Team:

You will work with a team of Designers and Engineers to support our retail clients. 

Work Location:

This role can either be a hybrid position out of any CSG office or a remote position depending on experience. Travel is expected for this role a couple of times a month for on-site survey visits.

Benefits:

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs
• RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle. 
• VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support!  We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

This position will remain open until it is filled.