Refrigeration design engineer

Job Title: Refrigeration Design Engineer

Location: Leicester / Hybrid

Role Purpose

The Refrigeration Design Engineer is responsible for producing high-quality technical designs for commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. The role supports concept development, detailed engineering, equipment selection, and technical documentation to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

* Develop refrigeration system designs, including DX, CO2, ammonia, glycol/secondary systems, chillers, and heat pumps.
* Perform refrigeration load calculations, energy modelling, and system performance analysis.
* Produce engineering drawings: P&IDs, schematics, layout plans, equipment schedules.
* Prepare technical documentation for tenders, construction, and commissioning phases.
* Select and size components (compressors, heat exchangers, valves, pipework, controls).

Technical Compliance

* Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (EN378, F-Gas, PED, ASHRAE, building regulations).
* Carry out risk assessments and support HAZOP reviews where required.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of refrigerants, low-GWP technologies, and regulatory changes.

Project Support