Title: Project Engineer – Refrigeration
Type: FTE, Salaried Exempt
Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Onsite)
Wright Technical Services is supporting a leading manufacturer of engineered-to-order refrigeration and temperature control systems in their search for a Project Engineer.
Plant Engineering supports the design, development, and execution of engineered-to-order refrigeration and temperature control systems. Project Engineers are responsible for the technical execution of projects tied to custom-built equipment, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, safety, and customer requirements across the full project lifecycle.
Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)
- Work in a team environment supporting custom, engineered-to-order refrigeration projects
- Responsible for the technical aspects of assigned projects including design, documentation, and system integration
- Develop CAD drawings (2D/3D), P&IDs, and detailed engineering documentation
- Generate bills of materials and support electrical schematic and panel design
- Assist in development of PLC functional specifications and HMI design to meet project requirements
- Review customer specifications and ensure alignment with project scope and deliverables
- Support technical procurement of components and resolve equipment or material non-conformances
- Create and review project documentation, including test procedures, inspection plans, and turnover packages
- Participate in equipment testing, validation, and performance verification
- Support engineering solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure successful project execution
- Assist in managing project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with industrial refrigeration systems, ideally CO2-based systems
- Strong understanding of heat transfer and fluid flow principles
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Inventor
- Exposure to PLC systems and HMI design is a plus
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing/shop floor environments
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of driving project execution