HVAC Senior Designer

Delan Associates, Inc; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc in Greenville, SC seeks an HVAC Designer with nuclear-focused drafting experience to create 2D CAD drawings and 3D models, read and generate complex design drawings, and support project leads.

You will develop estimates and schedules, review vendor equipment documentation for compliance, perform material take-offs, and ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Nuclear HVAC experience highly preferred
• Drafting/designer experience in engineering fields (electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, etc.)
• Working knowledge of federal/state/local codes and standards
• Ability to communicate with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Ability to learn/apply local, state, federal statutes and guidelines
• Attention to detail and time-conscious work
• Knowledge of material costs and availability
• Practical field experience
• Proficient in word processing, email, spreadsheets, and presentation software
• Completion of HVAC Designer Skills and Experience Self-Assessment Form

Responsibilities

• Create 2D CAD drawings of moderate complexity
• Develop 3D layouts and models (S3D preferred)
• Interpret and generate design drawings with minimal supervision
• Walk-down field systems and implement field directions
• Develop estimates, schedules, staffing, and progress reports
• Review vendor equipment documentation for compliance
• Perform bulk material take-off analysis
• Adhere to industry codes and department procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CAD drafting

3D modeling

Reading drawings

Detail orientation

Communication

Education

Associate degree preferred in drafting/engineering

Tools

S3D

CAD software

Job description

Requirements:

NOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.

The Contractor will operate under detailed instructions, provide the essential technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. The purpose of this position is to work on design and perform 3D layout of moderate scope to support the Design Area Lead or Lead.

Highly skilled in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with demonstrated experience with computer aided

Use drafting applications to originate and produce drawings and 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity 3D modeling experience required (S3D preferred)

Read, interpret, and generate design drawings of moderate to advanced complexity with minimal supervision from engineering. Must have the ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate advanced design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct, check and approve work done by other designers

Ability to develop estimates, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports, key quantities tracking reports, project scope of services, scope of facilities etc.

Prepare 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of moderate 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:

Nuclear HVAC experience highly preferred

Background and experience must include drafting / designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection, or civil

Must have a 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 audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials

Practical field experience

Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation program

Must be able to complete an HVAC Designer Skills and Experience Self-Assessment Form

Education:

A combination of education and ten (10) years of experience (associate degree preferred) in drafting related to Engineering and Construction (nuclear preferred)