09/06/2026
Due to business growth Tradewinds - Marine Refrigeration Services would like to hire a Design Engineer.
Tradewinds Engineering Ltd specialises in the design, installation, service, maintenance, and commissioning of refrigeration, air conditioning, and provision systems for the marine and oil/gas industries. With nearly three decades of experience, the company has delivered a wide range of projects worldwide, including service contracts, inspections, energy audits, and project supervision.
Tradewinds Engineering also provides ATEX explosion-safe and Marine Corrosion Resistant AC solutions.
As an approved City & Guilds training centre, the company offers in-person and online refrigeration and marine engineering courses across the UK and bespoke locations. Tradewinds supports ongoing professional development for technicians and engineers.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site HVACR Design Engineer role based in Taunton. The role will require excellent organizational, compliance and engineering skills along with the ability to oversee projects from initial survey and quotation, through to completion, under the guidance of our Project Manager. You will provide design and technical support throughout the project lifespan, including document pack creation. Creativity, accuracy, attention to detail, precision and diligence will be just some of the qualities required to thrive in this role.
You will be designing Chiller and Provision systems, a strong background in Solidworks or Autocad is essential as you will be creating 3D models of the components for fabrication. Detailed documentation will also need to be provided for each project.
Responsibilities
Draw, update, and maintain designs
Manage multiple complex projects at the same time
Ensure our designs meet manufacturing, technical and customer Responsibilities
Ensure that all design projects are completed within budget and time
Creation of 2D or 3D Solidworks and Autocad drawings or models
Carry out mechanical HVACR design reviews using HVAR analysis software
Define the equipment selection and sizing criteria. Obtain pricing from suppliers
Creation of technical manuals, schematic and electrical drawings
Oversee the quality control of equipment
Contribute to the delivery of work packages and design solutions, scope of works, bill of materials, risk assessments and all relevant documentation
Review and originate design solutions which comply with specifications and user requirements; safety requirements; Legislation; British Standards, Oil & Gas Standards; Codes of Practice and good engineering principles to agreed time, cost and quality requirements
Communicate with the clients on project status jointly with our Project Manager
Creation of quotations and management of costs to ensure the project is delivered both on time and budget under the guidance of our Project Manager
Qualifications
Experienced in 2D and 3D drawing software including AUTOCAD, Solidworks or equivalent
Experience with HVACR or similar heat load software
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Excellent people and project management skills
Highly organized and methodical
Excellent attention to detail with experience of working in a compliance orientated role
Microsoft Office – including word, excel and power point experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
If you meet the criteria, have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to this company then please email your application and CV to [email protected] JOB REF: DE26
