Refrigeration Project Engineer

Location

Santa Cruz, CA | United States

Job description

OVERVIEW

After 15 years of building efficiency work in California, Ecology Action saw multi-site enterprise business holdings as the greatest opportunity for realizing emission reductions at scale. The need to expand this important work beyond California gave rise to Taper, a B-Corp subsidiary of Ecology Action, specializing in scalable building efficiency for companies with numerous built assets. Taper operates as a consulting partner and general contractor, providing the full spectrum of consulting, sourcing, and construction services to help businesses realize massive greenhouse gas reductions and operational savings through building efficiency.

POSITION SUMMARY

Taper has an opening for a Refrigeration Project Engineer. This position manages installation projects for all types of supermarket and cold storage refrigeration systems, to include parallel rack, protocol, single systems, RTU, self-contained cases, and systems with all gases including CO2 and Glycol. This position provides construction project management for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, VFD retrofits and other HVAC energy saving controls, as well as heat pump water heating systems (HPWH).

This position will be the thought leader for HVAC-R and HPWH and work collaboratively with others within the organization to build out a world class refrigeration and HVAC offering to assist the industry in reducing energy usage and carbon emissions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project planning, design, bid creation, bid review, value engineering, installation management, equipment selection, subcontractor selection, system assessment, QA/QC of installations, and reporting out on departmental goals and objectives
• Work cross functionally to support and guide the sales, customer success, and innovation functions within the organization in the areas of HVAC-R and HPWH
• Planning tasks and milestones for refrigeration contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, and equipment manufacturers
• Overseeing subcontractors who are doing pipe installations, case change outs, and gas change outs to ensure that contractors are adhering to all scope, safety, and installation requirements
• Comprehensive review of installations, including piping, mechanical room installations, electrical, energy management system (EMS) integrations/installations, and creating punch lists for all remaining concerns

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HVAC or Refrigeration Trade school completion; or its equivalent and demonstrated competency in Refrigeration Construction Management
• One of the following combinations of experience:
  • At least eight (8) years of experience working in supermarket refrigeration construction with at least 2 CO2 and/or Glycol installations, or,
  • At least five (5) years of experience in supermarket refrigeration construction AND at least three (3) years of experience assigned to a major grocer as a Refrigeration Technician

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of the complexities of reducing refrigeration loads as a result of adding doors to medium temp cases, how that reduced load may impact existing systems, and how to mitigate that impact.
• Knowledge of Emerson/E2/Danfoss/Prodigy Controller Programming Systems
• Knowledge of Project Management software programs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of construction trade terminologies/safety and OSHA regulations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of grocery refrigeration and HVAC equipment
• Ability to direct consultants and communicate standards accurately
• Proficient in the latest refrigeration technology and emerging trends in refrigerants
• Must be able to interpret complex stores HVAC-R systems and explain them in simple terms
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business, or an analytical discipline
• Ten (10) or more years of experience working in supermarket refrigeration construction with at least 2 CO2 and/or Glycol installations
• Performance measurement skills
• Expert knowledge of Emerson/E2/Danfoss/Prodigy Controller Programming Systems
• OSHA 30 certification
• EPA Universal license

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear, and use a computer keyboard and monitor.

The environment is a mixture of an office setting and working out in the field

The position can be remote with a requirement to attend some in-person office meetings and trainings.

• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Ability to lift/lower/climb ladders and walk roof tops

Compensation: Ecology Action offers a competitive salary and a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and flexible spending benefits; a 401K-retirement plan with a 4% match; and group life insurance. Driving an insured personal vehicle on company business is required, and mileage reimbursement is provided at the Federal rate.

MORE ABOUT US

Taper is an energy efficiency B-Corp under the Ecology Action umbrella of subsidiaries to advance carbon neutrality and building efficiency. At Taper, we are committed to diversity in our workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQI+ persons are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.  

Taper believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.  

Ecology Action is an award-winning non-profit consultancy that provides innovative solutions to the energy, water, and transportation challenges of cities, governments, and utilities across California. We have five decades of experience helping people make simple yet profound changes with significant environmental impacts. We believe that when individuals and businesses make simple changes in their behavior, they drive large-scale changes that benefit people and the planet. This translates into reduced carbon emissions, stronger businesses, healthier communities, and a sustainable future for all. Together, we help people, businesses, and communities act now. 

Ecology Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Ecology Action does not offer a company paid relocation program.

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$112.2k - $136k