Mechanical Design Engineer- HVAC

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Services, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design for Retrofit and Energy Savings & Design-Build projects.

The role centers on HVAC system design, equipment sizing, and construction doc development, supporting energy and water projects for K-12 and municipal facilities. The incumbent will collaborate with engineers to develop concepts, finalize designs after contract awards, and provide technical support during project execution.

Qualifications

• HVAC design experience desirable.
• Ability to interpret and develop system concepts.
• Knowledge of energy-savings methods in buildings.

Responsibilities

• Inventory existing equipment and evaluate condition of building systems.
• Survey site conditions for equipment locations, duct routing, and piping.
• Identify problem areas affecting design of new systems.
• Select, size, schedule, and layout HVAC equipment (chillers, boilers, AHU, etc.).
• Update construction documents and develop final as-built.
• Collaborate with Project Development Engineer on design concepts and scope docs.
• Finalize HVAC design after contract award.
• Prepare drawings and specs; layout ductwork and piping.
• Review drawings and learn related building systems.
• Provide technical assistance to operations, and to performance assurance/energy accounting groups.
• Perform building load calculations and energy/operational savings calculations.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates.

Skills

HVAC design

System layout

Energy savings calculations

Construction documents

Education

BSME

BSEE

Job description

PERFORMANCE SERVICES, INC.

ABOUT COMPANY

Founded in 1998, Performance Services (PSI) is a design and construction firm specializing in constructing and renovating education and government facilities utilizing guaranteed energy savings (performance contracts) and the design-build procurement method. The company is a leading design-builder for high-performing learning and working environments, including solar, water, and smart city infrastructure improvements for cities and towns. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the company has a presence in 15 states.

PSI is looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to our Texas team.

This individual will lead all mechanical design engineering activities for our Retrofit/Energy Savings & Design-Build Construction projects. As well as assist with solar projects & Water Meter projects. The majority of projects will be in Texas.

PSI works mostly with K-12 schools but also works in higher education, and municipalities.

DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative & Systems

• Inventory existing equipment and evaluate the condition and the operation of existing building systems
• Survey existing site conditions to determine best possible locations for new equipment, duct routing, and pipe routing.
• Identify problem areas that will affect design of new systems
• Select, size, schedule, and layout HVAC equipment, which includes chillers, boilers, air handling equipment, exhaust equipment, terminal equipment, etc.
• Update construction documents and develop final as-built.

Design

• Work in conjunction with the Project Development Engineer to develop system design concepts, scope design, and scope documents (drawings and specs).
• Finalize HVAC system design after contract award.
• Prepare construction documents (drawings and specs).
• Layout and size ductwork and piping
• Review show drawings
• Learn basic design skills for other related building systems as required

Technical

• Provide technical assistance to operations during the project implementation phase
• Provide technical assistance to the performance assurance, engineering, and energy accounting groups

Estimates and Calculations

• Perform building load calculations
• Perform energy and operational savings calculations
• Perform preliminary cost estimates.

Required Experience

• BSME or BSEE from an accredited college or university is
• Professional Engineer registration in states where projects are conducted is
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing traditional plan and specification projects in the HVAC industry.