Principal Engineer - Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Outsource Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is seeking a Principal Engineer - Mechanical HVAC Design for a client in Aiken, SC. The candidate will lead HVAC design efforts for nuclear/process chemical environments, develop design outputs, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

Requirements include 10+ years in HVAC design, DOE Q clearance eligibility, and strong leadership. The role includes site field work, adherence to safety and project schedules, and collaboration with SRNS processes.

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years HVAC design experience in nuclear or process chemical industry.
• Knowledge of NFPA 90A/90B/91/801, ASHRAE Fundamentals, ASME AG-1/509/510, SMACNA, ARI 410/430/450.
• Ability to walk down systems in the field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to less senior professionals.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements.
• Develop design output documents including calculations for equipment sizing, duct sizing, pressure drops, tower sizing and loads.

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in engineering

MS in engineering

BS in Mechanical/Chemical/Nuclear Eng

Tools

2D MicroStation CADD

Job description

Seeking a Principal Engineer - Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer to support our client in Aiken, SC.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 10/07/2026 at 12:00 noon EST.

Requirements:

The Contractor will define the scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges involving 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Duties

• Provide design engineering staff augmentation support
• 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 client processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by the client.

Additional Work Requirements

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.

Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. The anticipated work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:45 am to 5:15 pm.

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Qualifications:

Required

• Must demonstrate 10 years HVAC design experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to walk down systems in the field.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a DOE "Q" clearance

Education

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience. OR
• A MS with 8+ years' experience. OR
• A BS with 10+ years' experience or more. (BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering or current registration
  as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering).

Preferred

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years
• 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

NOTE:

U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract.

Additional Information:

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit.

To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at www.ocsi.co.

Note:

We are unable to sponsor H1B visas and/or subcontract to third-party vendors.