Refrigeration Designer III

We are currently looking for a Refrigeration Designer III to join our growing team.

This position is responsible for leading the design and coordination of refrigeration systems, controls, and related construction documentation for a wide range of commercial and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will independently develop complex refrigeration designs, apply industry standards such as IMC, IPC, ASHRAE, and IIAR, and provide technical leadership throughout all phases of design and construction.

Candidates should have extensive experience with DX refrigeration systems, transcritical CO2 systems, refrigeration controls, and design software such as Heatcraft Box Load Calculator and Sporlan Virtual Engineer, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit and the ability to mentor staff, manage project budgets, and maintain strong client relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About HFA - Employee Owned.

People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment.

Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do.

This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients.

This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule.

We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Responsibilities:


* Designer can work, in an independent manner, to deliver completed construction documents on most client and/or project types, as well as provide high level of service for all phases of design.


* Designer can communicate effectively to be seen as highly knowledgeable and/or an expert when discussing design challenges or projects, both internally and externally.


* Designer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for any project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as solve most design challenges that arise on a project.


* Designer should have a thorough workin...