HFA · 19 hours ago
Refrigeration Designer II (33888)
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelHFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm that values a people-first driven environment. They are seeking a Refrigeration Designer II who will work collaboratively with engineers and clients to develop and deliver construction documents while also addressing design challenges and ensuring quality control on projects.
ArchitectureIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Designer will work with Engineer and/or Design Lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types
Designer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects
Designer should have a good working knowledge of DX refrigeration system utilizing traditional refrigerants and a basic knowledge of transcritical CO2 systems. Additional refrigeration systems that may be helpful are 2-stage systems, cascade systems, and ammonia systems
Designer should have a basic knowledge of standard control systems used in commercial refrigeration
Designer should be able to apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from Engineer or Design Lead. Designer should have a good knowledge of software assisting programs and be able to apply throughout the design process. Designer should have an understanding of energy codes and how it impacts design
Designer should be able to design and draft refrigeration systems, including creating isometric plans for small to medium projects
Designer should be proficient in AutoCAD and/or REVIT. Designer should be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer most technical design questions on simple projects for refrigeration design, as well as possess a basic understanding of national standards (IMC, IPC, ASHRAE). Designer will have a good understanding of Heatcraft Box Load Calculator and Sporlan Virtual Engineer
Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing some project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary
Designer should be able to provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by the Engineer or Design Lead
Designer will, in some cases, have direct client contact and travel to project as necessary
Designer will be able to work within established budgets. Depending upon supervisor and client needs, Designer will be responsible for financial success of projects also
Designer should be able to select and design refrigeration systems and equipment, controls and provide box and case circuit load calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems
Designer should be able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects
Qualification
Required
Designer will work with Engineer and/or Design Lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types
Designer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects
Designer should have a good working knowledge of DX refrigeration system utilizing traditional refrigerants and a basic knowledge of transcritical CO2 systems
Designer should have a basic knowledge of standard control systems used in commercial refrigeration
Designer should be able to apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from Engineer or Design Lead
Designer should have a good knowledge of software assisting programs and be able to apply throughout the design process
Designer should have an understanding of energy codes and how it impacts design
Designer should be able to design and draft refrigeration systems, including creating isometric plans for small to medium projects
Designer should be proficient in AutoCAD and/or REVIT
Designer should be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer most technical design questions on simple projects for refrigeration design, as well as possess a basic understanding of national standards (IMC, IPC, ASHRAE)
Designer will have a good understanding of Heatcraft Box Load Calculator and Sporlan Virtual Engineer
Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing some project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary
Designer should be able to provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by the Engineer or Design Lead
Designer will, in some cases, have direct client contact and travel to project as necessary
Designer will be able to work within established budgets
Designer should be able to select and design refrigeration systems and equipment, controls and provide box and case circuit load calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems
Designer should be able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects
Management Requirements: 0-3 staff
Education Requirements: BSME or equivalent experience
Licensure Requirements: None required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
A 401(k) with company match
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
A flexible work schedule
Professional development opportunities
Learning stipends to pursue professional growth
Company
HFA
Founded in 1990, HFA is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm specializing in delivering tailored design solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Founded in 1990
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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President & CEO
Greg Schluterman
Mechanical Engineer / Vice President
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