Seeking an HVAC Principal Design Engineer to support our client in Greenville, SC.
NOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.
Education
* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experienceRequirements:
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.
* 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 assignedQualifications:
* 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 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 programsPreferred:
* 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:o* U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
o* Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology