Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Why We're Here:

• Industrial facilities around the world are facing unprecedented energy challenges around rising energy costs and carbon reduction goals. We help our customers measure and improve their carbon footprint, energy spend, and profitability in terms of their production. We call this Energy Intensity, and we do it with a "production first" mindset for maximum impact. That's why at Ndustrial our mission is "to accelerate the optimization of Energy Intensity in industrial facilities." We live out this mission every day from our software development teams to our go-to-market teams.

• Our Nsight Energy Intensity Platform is a market-leading SaaS platform which integrates IoT devices and control systems in the field with cloud-based systems. Nsight brings together all of this data to accelerate the energy transition for our industrial customers.

More About Us:

• We live our values everyday: Teamwork, Customer First, Quality, and Curiosity
• Our founders merged their experiences across Silicon Valley innovation, industrial engineering, and computer science to build a real-time industrial intelligence platform. We started as a team of three and have grown to more than 40 employees based in Raleigh and around the country.
• A Series B company supported by world class investors including ABB, Clean Energy Ventures, ENGIE New Ventures, GS Energy and more.
• Our customers span the globe with hundreds of industrial facilities that are highly energy intensive like cold storage warehouses, recycling facilities, and manufacturing sites.
• We exist to make the world a better place. We work every day to root out waste in the industrial sector. We are also dedicated to being a place where people can grow, have fun, feel part of a great community, and give back.

• As a member of the Pledge 1% community, we donate 1% of employee time to charitable causes like building energy-efficient homes together with Habitat for Humanity. As a Green Places partner, we also track and offset our carbon emissions using high-quality, third-party verified offsets. Come grow with us!

About the Role:

Ndustrial is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing energy and control system data, assisting customers with troubleshooting their systems and identifying opportunities to use our software and other tools to find operational or energy related efficiencies.  You will be working closely with clients to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of their refrigeration equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial refrigeration, particularly in both cold storage and industrial contexts, and will possess the ability to work independently. You will identify efficiencies, operational best practices, assist in sales cycles for applicable prospects, and contribute to scoping enhancements for the ColdOS product offering. Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities 

• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in refrigeration technology
• Design, analyze and optimize industrial refrigeration systems for various applications

• Conduct energy audits and assessments to determine opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor refrigeration solutions
• Ensure all systems meet local, state, and federal regulations
• Develop documentation for system designs, process flows, and project reports
• Provide training and support for clients on refrigeration operations
• Participate in ongoing research and development of innovative refrigeration technologies
• Monitor system performance, identifying any issues and recommending corrective action

Requirements

• Able to perform field surveys of customer sites, domestic and international travel up to 50%
• Relevant certification in industrial refrigeration (e.g., RETA CARO, CIRO)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Industrial Refrigeration engineer
• Foreign language proficiency would be an advantage (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
• Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration operations & design - specifically CO2 and ammonia
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency practices within the refrigeration sector
• Experience with local and federal refrigeration regulations
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of IoT and automation technologies related to refrigeration is a plus

• Ability to embrace and exemplify Ndustrial’s core values: Customer First, Curiosity, Quality, Teamwork

At Ndustrial, we foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talent. We believe that talent comes in all shapes, sizes, and experiences. We recognize that you may not check every box on the job description, and that's okay! We encourage candidates who may feel underqualified to apply anyway.

Benefits

• Open PTO Policy
• Outstanding Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, STD, LTD, Life, AD&D insurance employee premiums fully covered!
• Annual Professional Development stipend
• 1% Pledge Program - we donate 1% of employees' time through community outreach and volunteer activities for a total of 21 hours annually
• Commuter benefit
• 401K
• Team outings, catered weekly lunches, celebrations!
• Hybrid work environment
• New, modern, gorgeous office conveniently located on S Harrington St. in downtown Raleigh
• Inclusive, communicative, innovative, and fun environment
• Dog-friendly office