HVAC Principal Designer

International Executive Service Corps; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps in Greenville, SC is seeking an HVAC Principal Designer to support complex design projects. You will perform 3D layout, create drawings, and coordinate with field teams to ensure code compliance and technical accuracy.

Key tasks include developing SP3D models, preparing 2D CAD drawings, reviewing vendor documents, and guiding junior designers. Nuclear sector experience and broad drafting background are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Design work including 3D layout of complex scope; may serve as Design Area Lead.
• CAD expert with demonstrated experience and accuracy.
• Create 3D models and drawings; SP3D preferred.
• Read/interpret advanced drawings with minimal supervision; field walks.
• Develop estimates, schedules, and progress reports for projects.
• Apply drawing standards to 3D layout and design drawings.
• Prepare 2D CAD drawings of advanced complexity.
• Review vendor docs for compliance and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform bulk material take-off analysis.
• Adhere to industry codes and department procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities and coordinate with other disciplines as needed.
• Ensure drawings meet project requirements, codes, and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Practical field experience

Time management

Education

15 years in drafting related to engineering and construction

Tools

SP3D

Microstation

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

HVAC Principal Designer

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

Requirements

• Contractor will operate under detailed instructions, provide essential technical knowledge, and perform design work, including 3D layout of complex scope and may serve as Design Area Lead.
• Highly skilled in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with demonstrated experience.
• Use drafting applications to originate and produce drawings and 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity; 3D modeling experience required (SP3D preferred).
• Read, interpret, generate design drawings with minimal supervision; ability to walk down field systems, interpret field direction, generate advanced design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct/check/approve work of other designers.
• Develop estimates, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports, key quantity tracking reports, project scope of services, scope of facilities etc.; conduct review of model using 3D review platform and create 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity.
• Apply project drawing standards to design drawings and 3D layout.
• Prepare 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings of advanced complexity.
• Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of advanced complexity within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution.
• Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations.
• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• SP3D HVAC Package, Microstation, AutoCAD.
• Navigate Navisworks.
• Size ductwork.
• Size HVAC equipment.
• Bluebeam experience.
• Develop Air Flow Diagrams (AFDs).
• Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Follow P&ID and develop SP3D model to support.
• Nuclear experience.
• Background and experience in drafting/design in engineering fields such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection, or civil.
• Working knowledge of federal (including Department of Energy Orders), state, and local codes and standards applicable to specialized (nuclear or other areas) engineering design.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary for the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time‑conscious, time‑effective manner.
• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.
• Practical field experience.
• Intermediate computer and software skills including use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation programs.
• Completion of an HVAC Designer Skills and Experience Self‑Assessment Form.

Education

• A combination of education and fifteen (15) years of experience (associate degree preferred) in drafting related to Engineering and Construction (nuclear preferred).

Additional Information

• US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.
• OCSI.co is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify.

Benefits

OCSI.co provides benefits to our federal contractors, including 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.