Systems Design Engineer

Location: South East England
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Salary: £80000

We're recruiting for an experienced Systems Design Engineer to join a leading engineering business specialising in industrial refrigeration. You'll be responsible for designing bespoke refrigeration systems for complex industrial applications, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through to commissioning.

• Design industrial refrigeration systems and produce thermal calculations.

• Calculate refrigeration loads, pipe sizing and pressure losses.

• Select compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and associated equipment.

• Prepare and review P&IDs, technical documentation and engineering calculations.

• Work closely with project, electrical and controls engineers to deliver effective system designs.

• Provide technical support during project delivery, commissioning and customer meetings.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and industry regulations.

• 7-10 years' experience in industrial refrigeration systems design.

• Essential: Proven experience designing ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, vapour compression systems and refrigeration equipment selection.

• Experience with engineering design software and technical documentation.

• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• Car allowance

• Pension and private healthcare.

• Generous annual leave.

• Ongoing training and career development.

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging industrial refrigeration projects.