Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins, Bluff Road (MN, SC, UT); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a leading energy solutions company, where your expertise in HVAC and utilities will shape the future of clean energy. As the LEU+ Industrial HVAC & Utilities Technical Lead Engineer, you'll oversee the design and implementation of advanced HVAC systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in manufacturing operations. Collaborate with diverse engineering disciplines and engage in innovative projects that enhance power generation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the expansion of cutting-edge technologies while promoting worker health and environmental sustainability. Your journey towards a brighter energy future starts here!

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Options

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Referral Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in HVAC and utilities.
• Expertise in mechanical systems for safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional specs and project procedures for HVAC systems.
• Lead design and selection of HVAC systems ensuring compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

HVAC Systems

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Team Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ASME Standards

ASHRAE Standards

NFPA Standards

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract, and recruit the most qualified talent while promoting diversity in the global workplace.

Join the Future of Energy at Westinghouse!

Westinghouse is launching a state-of-the-art center of excellence for Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) fuel manufacturing at our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. As we expand our operations, we're introducing advanced processes and upgraded equipment to meet the rising demand for LEU+ fuel, enhancing power generation efficiency. This expansion includes a new manufacturing facility and enhanced safety measures, fostering high-tech job opportunities and community collaboration. Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of energy with innovative technologies that promote safety and efficiency in nuclear power. Your journey toward a brighter energy future starts here!

About the role:

As a LEU+ Industrial HVAC & Utilities Technical Lead Engineer, you will be the technical steward for systems controlling indoor air quality in manufacturing operations, supporting worker health, comfort, product quality, and safety. Your responsibilities include developing specifications, functional requirements, designs, schematics, selecting components, and supporting engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of industrial HVAC systems. You will create detailed specifications, datasheets, equipment lists, models, asset management protocols, site and factory acceptance criteria, layout drawings, and material requisitions. Leadership qualities are essential as you will oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

You will report to the LEU+ Engineering Manager and be based in Columbia, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop functional specifications, project procedures, equipment data sheets, system requirements
2. Specify and evaluate engineering services for designing HVAC and utility equipment
3. Be a technical specialist for local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems, source-capture hoods, pressure control, make-up air systems, pollution control, dust control, process exhaust, and other mechanical systems to ensure safe and reliable operations
4. Lead design, specification, and selection of HVAC and utility systems, adhering to applicable codes and standards
5. Ensure design changes are documented through the change control process
6. Participate in risk analysis processes like HAZOP and LOPA as HVAC and utility system SME
7. Provide technical input during the design phase
8. Develop specifications and material requisitions for equipment and systems
9. Participate in design and engineering reviews
10. Perform calculations for equipment sizing, pipe flow, load balancing, and duct velocities

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with other engineering disciplines, ensuring standards compliance, developing equipment qualification procedures, participating in site construction and commissioning, and managing maintenance programs. You will also handle technical queries, work with vendors, deliver accurate documentation, monitor site activities, and engage in other role-related activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience in specialty chemical, petrochemical, API pharmaceutical, or nuclear industries
• Knowledge of particulate and fume separation, glove-box and hood applications, HEPA filtration, dehumidification, and clean room environments
• Proficiency with ASME, ASHRAE, NFPA standards
• Experience across full project lifecycle including documentation and design reviews
• Ability to produce technical reports and explain complex issues
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (less than 20%) for vendor evaluations, site tests, and inspections
• Team engagement skills
• US Citizenship and residency or relocation to Columbia, SC

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in safe, clean, and efficient nuclear energy solutions. Our core values include Safety and Quality, Integrity and Trust, Customer Focus and Innovation, Speed and Passion to Win, and Teamwork and Accountability.

We offer competitive benefits globally, including salary, health and wellness benefits, 401(k), paid time off, flexible work options, educational reimbursement, and employee referral programs. Our headquarters are in Cranberry Township, PA, with over 9,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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