Principal Engineer

Paycom - ATS; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is seeking a Principal Engineer – HVAC Design to provide advanced engineering expertise for nuclear and process chemical facilities. You will lead complex HVAC projects, develop calculations, and guide less senior staff while ensuring compliance with NFPA, ASME, and other standards.

The role requires extensive field experience, strong communication, and the ability to work on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years HVAC design experience in nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Experience developing HVAC engineering designs and calculations.
• Experience with HVAC equipment sizing, duct sizing, pressure drop, loads, cooling tower sizing, and air balancing.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, nuclear, and industrial codes and standards (NFPA, ASME, SMACNA, ARI).
• Ability to develop engineering calculations, drawings, and system descriptions.
• Field walk-downs and on-site evaluation of work on active construction sites.
• DOE 'Q' security clearance or ability to obtain; eFOCI registration with Facility Level Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC design efforts and provide technical guidance to engineers.
• Develop and review calculations, drawings, equipment lists, and specifications.
• Perform field walks-downs and assess in-place conditions on construction sites.
• Manage schedules, monitor progress, and review work for technical compliance.

Skills

HVAC design

Field engineering

Technical leadership

Code compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Chemical/Nuclear Eng

Masters in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

NFPA 90A

NFPA 90B

NFPA 91

NFPA 801

ASHRAE Fundamentals

ASME AG-1

ASME 509

ASME 510

SMACNA

ARI 410

ARI 430

ARI 450

Job description

The Principal Engineer – HVAC Design provides advanced engineering expertise and design support for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) projects and facilities. This position performs complex HVAC engineering activities in support of nuclear and process chemical facilities and applies advanced engineering principles, industry standards, and SRNS processes and procedures to develop safe, compliant, cost-effective, and technically sound solutions.The Principal Engineer works on complex engineering problems, provides technical leadership and guidance to less senior professionals, and supports the development and implementation of engineering programs and design solutions. The position requires extensive experience in HVAC design, field engineering, and the application of nuclear and industrial engineering codes and standards.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering with 10 or more years of applicable engineering experience; orMaster's degree in an applicable science or engineering discipline with 8 or more years of applicable experience; orPh.D. in an applicable science or engineering discipline with 5 or more years of applicable experience.Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering may be accepted in accordance with position requirements.Minimum of 10 years of HVAC design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry.Demonstrated experience developing HVAC engineering designs and calculations.Experience with HVAC equipment sizing, duct sizing, pressure drop calculations, heating and cooling loads, cooling tower sizing, and air balancing.Strong knowledge of applicable HVAC, nuclear, and industrial engineering codes and standards, including:NFPA 90ANFPA 90BNFPA 91NFPA 801ASHRAE FundamentalsASME AG-1ASME 509ASME 510SMACNAARI 410ARI 430ARI 450Ability to develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, system descriptions, equipment lists, and other design documentation.Ability to perform field walk-downs and evaluate engineering work in the field.Ability to work effectively on active construction sites, including navigating uneven surfaces, walking distances greater than one-half mile, climbing ladders, and wearing required protective clothing.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to less senior engineering personnel.Ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment when resolving complex technical problems.Ability to develop schedules, monitor progress, track budgets, and review engineering work for compliance with technical requirements.Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE \"Q\" security clearance.Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA.