HVAC PRINCIPAL DESIGNER - 7002- Greenville, SC

OLH•Greenville, SC

About The Position

OLH Inc. is seeking an HVAC Principal Designer for a one-year assignment with two optional one-year renewals. One position is available, and U.S. citizenship is required. The designer will use CAD drafting applications to create drawings and 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity, interpret and produce design drawings, and work with minimal engineering supervision. The role includes walking down field systems, interpreting field direction, developing design details, creating and modifying drawings, and directing, checking, and approving other designers’ work. The designer will also develop estimates, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports, key-quantity tracking reports, and project scopes. The position focuses on advanced HVAC system design, including load calculations, airflow and instrument diagrams, sequences of operation, equipment sizing and specifications, duct sizing and routing, and HVAC specifications. The role follows a scheduled 40-hour work week using one of several SRS schedules: 5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s. Work weeks exclude SRS holidays, and each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Overtime may be expected at times to meet deliverables, at the manager’s discretion.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
A combination of education and fifteen years of experience is required.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, including Department of Energy Orders, for specialized engineering design such as nuclear or other areas.
Drafting or designer experience in an engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection, or civil.
Advanced knowledge of HVAC system design.
Experience with 3D modeling is required.
Ability to perform the duties with minimal supervision or guidance as described.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
S3D 3D modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use CAD drafting applications to originate and produce drawings and 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity.
Read, interpret, and generate design drawings of moderate to advanced complexity with minimal engineering supervision.
Walk down field systems with minimal guidance and interpret field direction.
Generate advanced design details and create new drawings or modify existing drawings.
Direct, check, and approve work completed by other designers.
Develop estimates, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports, key-quantity tracking reports, and project scopes.
Develop HVAC load calculations.
Develop HVAC airflow diagrams and instrument diagrams.
Develop HVAC system sequence-of-operation narratives.
Size and specify air handling units and other equipment.
Size and route HVAC main and distribution ductwork.
Develop specifications for black utilities, including chillers, boilers, custom AHUs, air compressors, and cooling towers, based on sizing data provided by Process.
Develop HVAC specifications.