Refrigeration Design Engineer

Position: Senior Refrigeration Designer

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay Range: $95k - $120k/Year DOE

Benefits:

Company paid medical, dental, vision, and life benefits

Short- and long-term disability coverage

401K with company contributions

Paid holidays and paid time off

Flexible scheduling options

Casual dress environment

Tiello has partnered with a leading industrial refrigeration contractor specializing in complex refrigeration systems for cold storage, food processing, and distribution. This organization delivers full lifecycle refrigeration solutions including design, engineering, installation, and service, supporting some of the most demanding temperature-controlled environments in the country.

The Refrigeration Designer will support refrigeration design and construction teams by developing detailed 2D models, layouts, and construction-ready drawings for industrial refrigeration piping systems. This role works closely with engineers, project managers, and field teams to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated, and optimized for constructability and installation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed models for refrigeration piping systems including suction, liquid, discharge, oil, and gas piping

Produce coordinated construction documents, layout drawings, and spooling packages

Collaborate with refrigeration engineers and project managers to interpret system designs and installation requirements

Coordinate piping layouts with structural, architectural, and mechanical trades to avoid clashes

Maintain accurate drawings, revisions, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Support constructability reviews and respond to field questions during installation

Assist with as-built documentation and project closeout drawings

Participate in coordination meetings as needed to support project delivery

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a designer or detailer using AutoCAD

Experience supporting industrial or commercial mechanical construction projects

Strong understanding of piping systems, layouts, and isometric development

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and piping schematics

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active projects

Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills

Experience with industrial refrigeration piping systems

Familiarity with ammonia or large-scale refrigeration applications

Knowledge of fabrication, installation sequencing, and field construction practices

Experience coordinating with BIM models from other trades

Exposure to Navisworks or similar clash detection tools

Understanding of construction documentation standards and best practices

Physical & Behavioral Expectations

Reasonable accommodations may be provided as needed. Typical requirements include:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer

Ability to review drawings and models for extended durations

Occasional site visits requiring walking and coordination with field teams

Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced project environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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