About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative Members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway®, Gourmet Garage®, and Di Bruno Bros® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative Members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

Summary

As a member of the Engineering team, you will be responsible to provide support from concept planning, design to completion for new and remodeled supermarket projects.

Duties include development of conceptual refrigeration and HVAC drawings for coordination with Architectural and Engineering drawings, review of construction drawings, retail equipment system selection, bid interpretation, contractor selection, refrigeration equipment budgets, equipment delivery coordination, and field visits for project meetings, installation oversight, and project close-out punch lists.

Essential Functions

• Working knowledge of all aspects of commercial refrigeration and HVAC design, operation, and installation.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Flexibility with regard to travel, overnights may be included.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve while staying within budget guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.
• Conducts competitive field analyses with the ability to engage with store associates

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Technology degree in Refrigeration & HVAC.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Embodies strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Understanding of relevant building code, fire code and OSHA regulations.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive throughout trading area

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong problems solving skills are required

Proficient technology skills to include: MS Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point with ability to be trained in various customized Real Estate programs

• Conveys strong business acumen, uses sound judgement and decision making skills to manage job responsibilities

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, bend and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb roof access ladders.
• Ability to drive long distances and sit in a car for extensive periods of time
• Ability to monitor computer screens, access interactive meetings with camera and sound
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb roof access ladders.

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively : Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
• Build Relationships : Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive : Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change : Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
• Develop You : Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
• Drive for Results : Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.