HVAC Principal Design Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an HVAC Principal Design Engineer in Greenville, SC. This role includes supervising engineering teams, conducting advanced HVAC design tasks, and ensuring compliance with quality and project standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience. The position offers substantial challenges in design and project oversight, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have 15+ years of work-related experience in HVAC design.
• Ability to perform work in compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Must complete an HVAC Engineer Skills and Experience Self-Assessment Form.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to engineers and designers.
• Make independent recommendations on technical solutions.
• Coordinate technical issues with project management and clients.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations.

Skills

Advanced engineering knowledge in HVAC systems

HVAC load calculations

Effective communication skills

Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets)

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Seeking an HVAC Principal Design Engineer to support our client in Greenville, SC.

Requirements

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 assigned

Qualifications

• 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 programs
• Must be able to complete an HVAC Engineer Skills and Experience Self‑Assessment Form

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work‑related experience

Preferred

• 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‑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

NOTE

US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.

Additional Information

OCSI.co is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E‑Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit. To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at www.ocsi.co. We are unable to sponsor H1B Visa’s and/or subcontract to Third Party Vendors.

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