Military Veteran Opportunity - Senior HVAC Engineer

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer in Knoxville, TN, integrating military skills with engineering expertise. The role involves overseeing HVAC system designs for government projects, leading safety analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Time for personal development

Support for veterans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship and military experience are musts.
• Working knowledge of HVAC codes and standards required.

Responsibilities

• Support design development of HVAC systems, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Prepare reports and resolve technical issues related to HVAC.
• Develop Ventilation and Instrumentation Diagrams (V&IDs) for projects.

Skills

HVAC system design

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering in Training certification

Tools

Trane Trace 700

Carrier HAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Military Veteran Opportunity - Senior HVAC Engineer

Requisition ID:284998

• Relocation Authorized:None
• Telework Type:Part-Time Telework
• Work Location:Knoxville, TN

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Leveraging your military experience to contribute to a new mission:

At Bechtel, we recognize the invaluable skills, dedication, and leadership that military veterans bring to the workforce. We believe that your unique experiences and diverse perspective will make our project teams stronger, and we would like to help you build on those experiences in your civilian career. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for veterans and their families. We are proud to support those who have served our country and are committed to helping you build a successful and fulfilling career with Bechtel.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Senior HVAC Engineer who will work on various projects as part of the NS&E execution center team. The projects that will be assigned involve government work throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. In this position, the engineer will support design development of HVAC systems by applying applicable HVAC safety, techniques, procedures, and criteria to originate reports, drawings, calculations, and more with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The engineer will work with mechanical engineers, other disciplines/functions, and/or the client.

This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required. #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:
• Support project needs for design, design review, commissioning, testing, code interpretations, and walk downs at project locations, as required.
• Independently apply the principles of HVAC safety in the development of structures, systems, and components.
• Prepare reports and studies in resolving open technical issues related to the HVAC systems.
• Develop and revise Ventilation and Instrumentation Diagrams (V&IDs), formal calculations, equipment data sheets, and specifications to complete the detailed design for HVAC systems, including equipment selection, procurement, and installation.
• Support safety analyses and hazards analyses.
• Support developments of HVAC system and equipment cost estimate and schedule.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have completed a minimum of 4 years of active-duty military service in the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Related experience includes, but not limited to, design of HVAC systems, heat transfer and thermodynamic calculations, familiarity with HVAC equipment, site installations, and HVAC equipment specification.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (i.e., ASHRAE standards) relating to regulatory requirements and good engineering practice in HVAC design.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles.
• Experience with Microsoft office programs and other computer programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Engineering in Training certification in the US, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Trane Trace 700, Carrier HAP, and/or other HVAC software.
• Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Prior experience working in an execution center environment and demonstrated flexibility in work assignments.
• MS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
• Registered Mechanical (or related) Engineer in the USA (Professional Engineer).

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]