Refrigeration Engineer

Summary

Join Bright Renewables, a leader in sustainable energy, as a Refrigeration Engineer specializing in CO2 systems. Based in Enschede, you will be the team's sole CO2 refrigeration expert, contributing to the design and implementation of renewable energy systems. Collaborate with various teams, including Product Development and Site Support, while reporting to the Team Lead. Your responsibilities include designing CO2 refrigeration systems, performing cooling load calculations, developing technical documentation, selecting system components, coordinating with suppliers, supporting commissioning, and driving innovation. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, excellent pension, and flexible work options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in refrigeration, ideally with CO₂ systems
• Familiarity with industrial process environments (e.g., food, waste-to-energy, biogas)
• Experience with cooling systems, P&IDs, and energy-efficient system design
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, service, and project management teams
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer CO2 refrigeration and heat pump systems for biogas and carbon capture installations
• Perform calculations for cooling loads and process requirements
• Develop technical project documentation (P&IDs, equipment specifications, layouts, scopes of work, etc.)
• Select and integrate system components for both new and existing installations
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, delivery, and compliance
• Support commissioning teams during project execution and system start-up
• Contribute to innovation and technical improvements within our refrigeration solutions

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your experience and education
• Annual profit-sharing bonus (paid in September) for employees with a permanent contract
• Excellent pension scheme
• Commuting allowance of €0.21 per km
• 8% annual holiday allowance
• Option to work 32 or 40 hours per week
• Flexible start times between 7:00 and 9:00 AM
• Generous remote working options
• Opportunity to work for a market leader in sustainable energy, with a strong focus on innovation – winner of the 2024 Oryx and Gazelle Awards
• A collaborative international family-owned company where your ideas matter and successes are celebrated together
• Join a team of both junior and experienced professionals
• Starting in 2026: work in a brand-new, sustainably built office in Hengelo, equipped with the latest green technologies
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development in your field
• Access to the newest bikes through our bike lease plan
• Earn gift cards by cycling to work through our bike reward program