HVAC Principal Design Engineer

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Seeking a HVAC Principal Design Engineer to support our client in Greenville, SC. The Contractor will 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.

Requirements

Advanced engineering knowledge in the design of Heating, Ventilation and AirConditioning (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 Air Handling Unit (AHU), air compressor and cooling tower) specifications based upon sizing data provided by process
Development of HVAC specifications
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
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience
US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1Advanced 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

Responsibilities

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