Design Engineer

Cincinnati, Ohio

KB Search Team
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Seeking a Design Engineer with Industrial refrigeration (CO2, Ammonia, etc.), Large Hydronic Piping Systems Design, Mechanical Systems & Component knowledge of Refrigeration, and experience with Estimating, Budgeting, Proposals, Presentations, etc. to join our client's industrial design-build team in the Cincinnati, OH or Fort Wayne, IN office areas.


Design Engineer Must Have Business Experience:

  • Connect with vendors and suppliers as necessary to keep abreast of industry developments and innovation in equipment and process
  • Meet with Customers to understand and document infrastructure and critical process needs and constraints
  • Develop the preliminary design solution to satisfy customer requirements
  • Develop high level budgets associated with design options
  • Incorporate Customer needs / feedback into detailed solution design
  • Develop detailed cost estimates, including equipment, material, labor, and sub-contractors
  • Use appropriate estimating tools to complete hard quotes, including alternate value-added options if appropriate
  • Incorporate value engineering practices as needed to modify scope and costs to meet customer needs
  • Teach and mentor less experienced employees for growth and implementation of best practices
  • Enhance project engineering and estimating tools, policies and procedures
  • Adopt and further develop our core values and teamwork centered culture

Design Engineer Must Have Profile:

  • 10 years of excellent performance in a construction related role, at least five at a foreman level - OR - Bachelor's degree in related engineering field or construction management, eligible to take the Mechanical Professional Engineering exam
  • Ability to design Industrial Refrigeration systems to meet customer requirements
  • Ability to estimate, quote, and sell new business for a profit
  • Technical knowledge of Refrigeration/ Mechanical / HVAC system components
  • Project management disciplines and techniques (project plan, Gantt, CPM)
  • Capabilities of industry equipment component design
  • Follow OSHA / EPA requirements
  • Strong analytical skills, systematic and structured way of working
  • Strong team and communication skills
  • Initiative, sense of responsibility, and flexibility

Design Engineer Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: $90,000 - $130,000
  • Bonus Potential - Based on company profitability
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Health insurance - Company sponsored
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation time
  • Life/Disability Insurance

Local candidates at this time. Not a sponsorship opportunity.

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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