Mechanical HVAC Design Principal Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Federal Services, LLC, in support of SRNS in South Carolina, seeks an experienced HVAC design engineer to define the scope of technical programs and deliver high-quality solutions for complex challenges. Responsibilities include HVAC design development, equipment sizing, ducting, and integration with fire protection, plus leading field walkdowns and documenting results for customers and management.

Candidates must be a US citizen with relevant degrees and experience; a DOE clearance is

Qualifications

• HVAC design experience in nuclear or process chemical industries.
• Knowledge of NFPA 90A/90B/91/801; ASHRAE Fundamentals; ASME AG-1/509/510.
• Ability to perform field walkdowns and inspect systems on site.

Responsibilities

• HVAC design development and output documents: sizing calculations, duct sizing, pressures and loads.
• Create/modify piping and instrumentation diagrams and system descriptions.
• Provide program guidance, manage schedules and budgets for tasks.

Skills

HVAC design

Field walkdowns

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering

MS with 8+ years

PE in Mechanical/Chemical/Nuclear Eng

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

About the Organization

E2 Federal Services, LLC is an affiliate of E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2), a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing federal base operations and infrastructure support services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
• Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
• Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.
• Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS.
• Primary responsibilities include:
• HVAC design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to calculations for equipment sizing, duct sizing, pressure drops, cooling tower sizing, heating and cooling loads, and air balancing.
• Create/modify piping and instrumentation diagrams, system descriptions, mechanical equipment lists, integration with fire protection design, and vendor document reviews.
• Engineering Services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
• Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Q Clearance Required
• D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience.
• MS with 8+ years’ experience.
• BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering with 10+ years’ experience or more. .
• The following experience/skills are a requirement for this position:
• Candidate must demonstrate 10 years HVAC design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of NFPA 90A, 90B, 91, and 801; ASHRAE Fundamentals; ASME AG-1, 509 and 510; SMACNA; and ARI 410, 430 and 450.
• Candidate must have the ability to walk down systems in the field.
• The following qualifications are preferred for this position:
• Candidate demonstrates experience in 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).
• Previous SRNS design experience and familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities is preferred.
• Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing of ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

Benefits

E2 Federal Services, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Federal Services, LLCis a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.