HVAC Design Engineer - Principal

Work Location: (In-Office at Greenville, SC) Job Title: HVAC Design Engineer – Principal Job Description The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific project area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity. • Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as a Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other engineers and designers • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements • Develop and review specifications and design criteria • Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity • Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients • Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures • Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines • Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting • Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts • Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals • Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes • Other duties as assigned Basic Job Requirements • U.S. Citizenship required • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience • Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job • Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards • Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner • Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs • Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects • Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment Discipline Specific Job Requirements • Advanced engineering knowledge in the design of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems • Development of HVAC load calculations • Development of HVAC air flow diagrams and instrument diagrams • Development of HVAC system sequence of operation narratives • Sizing and specification of air handling units and other equipment • HVAC main duct and distribution duct sizing and routing • Development of black utility (chiller, boiler, custom AHU, air compressor and cooling tower) specifications based upon sizing data provided by Process • Development of HVAC specifications Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineer license • Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1 • Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials • Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects • Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out • Practical field experience • EPC project experience for the following industries:  U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency  Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program  Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology