Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer

SKYVAULT AI; Lordstown (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SKYVAULT AI seeks a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and mechanical system design for modular data center projects in the United States. You will adapt designs to meet building, energy, fire, and local requirements while reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications for permitting and construction.

You will coordinate with architecture, electrical, controls, BIM, and delivery teams to resolve interfaces, review equipment data sheets, and support field issues, commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Lead HVAC and mechanical design for modular data centers in the US.
• Maintain compliance with building, mechanical, energy, fire and local codes.
• Perform/verify calculations for loads, hydraulics and system sizing.
• Review drawings, specs, BOMs, and construction documents for permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design of HVAC and mechanical systems for modular data center projects in the United States, including chilled-water, direct-expansion and air-handling systems.
• Adapt, review, and optimize modular designs per codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Perform HVAC load, airflow, hydraulic, piping, and equipment sizing calculations.

Skills

HVAC Design

Data Center Experience

Mechanical Engineering

BIM Software

Project Coordination

Code Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

• Lead the overall design of HVAC and mechanical systems for modular data center projects in the United States, including chilled-water systems, direct-expansion systems, air-handling systems, ventilation systems, humidification and dehumidification systems, liquid-cooling support systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Adapt, review, and optimize standardized modular designs in accordance with applicable building, mechanical, energy, fire, and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Perform or review HVAC load calculations, airflow analysis, hydraulic calculations, piping network calculations, equipment sizing, system redundancy design, energy-efficiency analysis, and control-sequence development.
• Review HVAC design drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, equipment data sheets, bills of materials, control narratives, and construction documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and suitability for permitting and construction.
• Sign and seal HVAC engineering documents and assume applicable professional responsibility after obtaining active licensure in the project jurisdiction.
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, controls, product design, BIM, supply chain, factory manufacturing, and project delivery teams to resolve multidisciplinary interfaces and spatial conflicts.
• Participate in the technical evaluation of HVAC equipment and suppliers, including chillers, cooling towers, dry coolers, air-handling equipment, terminal units, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and liquid-cooling equipment.
• Support permit submissions, technical coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, bid clarifications, construction RFIs, design changes, field issue resolution, installation inspections, system commissioning, functional testing, and final handover.

Qualification

• sBachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline
• .Active Professional Engineer license in at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain active Mechanical PE licensure in the applicable project state before serving as the signing and sealing engineer
• .Minimum of eight years of HVAC or mechanical systems design experience, including at least three years of experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor facilities, industrial facilities, or other high-reliability projects
• .Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems and redundancy strategies, including air-cooled, chilled-water, evaporative-cooling, economizer, direct-expansion, and liquid-cooling systems. Experience with high-density computing facilities is preferred
• .Thorough knowledge of applicable U.S. building, mechanical, energy, fire, and HVAC-related codes and standards, with the ability to independently perform code research, compliance assessments, and technical coordination with local authorities
• .Demonstrated capability in HVAC load calculations, hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, energy analysis, control-sequence development, technical specification preparation, and construction-document review
• .Proficiency in commonly used HVAC calculation, design, and BIM software, with the ability to review models, drawings, equipment layouts, and coordinated routing
• .Strong multidisciplinary, cross-cultural, and technical English communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with U.S. clients, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and China-based engineering teams. Willingness to travel within the United States as required