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Tiello

Refrigeration Engineer

Tiello, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Refrigeration & HVAC Recruiter ❄️ @ Tiello II Building Teams for Tomorrow in the Construction Industry Pay Range:

$150,000 - $170,000

Short- and long-term disability coverage

401K with company contributions

Paid holidays and paid time off

Tiello

has partnered with a

leading design-build refrigeration contractor

specializing in

commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment.

Their products support essential industries such as grocery, food processing, cold storage, pharmaceuticals, and specialty facilities that rely on advanced temperature-controlled systems. We are looking for a

Refrigeration Engineer

to join this growing team.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate refrigeration system layouts including equipment sizing, compressor selections, evaporators, condensers, controls, and heat transfer components

Support equipment application engineering for ammonia, CO₂, and large-capacity HFC systems

Assist in system calculations including load analysis, capacity, suction/discharge conditions, and performance modeling

Interpret customer specifications, cold storage requirements, processing layouts, climate conditions, and utility constraints

Prepare application packages including selection documents, performance data, drawings, controls narratives, and technical submittals

Collaborate with design, project management, and field construction to ensure systems meet performance, budget, and code expectations

Troubleshoot design challenges and recommend application adjustments during construction and commissioning

Work with controls teams to define setpoints, alarm strategies, sequencing, and energy-efficiency approaches

Provide engineering support to service teams addressing start-up, commissioning, system optimization, and post-installation performance

Review vendor equipment selections and ensure alignment with system needs, refrigerant type, capacity, and safety requirements

Ensure design compliance with industry and regulatory codes (ASHRAE, IIAR, OSHA, EPA, NEC, DOE, UL, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline

3+ years of experience in industrial or commercial refrigeration systems

Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, refrigerant properties, and system performance curves

Experience with CO₂, ammonia, and large-scale DX or secondary coolant systems preferred

Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping layouts, flow schematics, and controls documentation

Familiarity with compressor systems, VFDs, evaporators, condensers, valves, and pumping systems

Knowledge of defrost strategies, sequencing, and low-temperature design environments

Technical Skills

Refrigeration load calculation and sizing software

AutoCAD or Revit for system layout review

Familiarity with PLC/BMS/controls integration and operating logic

MS Office and ERP experience

Understanding of ventilation, machine room safety, and pressure vessel requirements

Working knowledge of IIAR safety standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and facility code compliance

Additional Skills

Ability to communicate complex technical details to both engineers and field teams

Strong analytical mindset with practical mechanical judgment

Comfortable supporting multiple active projects and shifting priorities

Solutions-oriented approach with strong initiative and follow-through

Ability to work cross-functionally with estimating, service, field installation, and owners/operators

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.

Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing and Construction

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