Principal Engineer / Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SRNS seeks an experienced engineer to define technical program scopes, develop quality engineering solutions, and lead complex HVAC design efforts in the nuclear/chemical industry. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and coordinating with management and customers for timely delivery.

Candidates should have Ph.D. in a relevant field or MS/BS with extensive experience and knowledge of NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in applicable science or engineering with 5+ years’ experience, or an MS with 8+ years, or a BS with 10+ years.
• HVAC design experience in nuclear or process chemical industries, with knowledge of relevant codes.
• Experience performing design work, calculations, and documentation for complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions.
• Develop schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks.
• Create/modify engineering drawings and system descriptions; review with management and customers.

Skills

HVAC design

NFPA/ASHRAE/ASME knowledge

Field walkthrough ability

Education

Ph.D. in applicable science or engineering

MS in applicable field

BS in Mechanical/Chemical/Nuclear Engineering

Tools

2D MicroStation CADD

Job description

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K – Company Matched.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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

Work Hours

Up to 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 SRNS 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.

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

Additional Education

BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering

Experience/Skills

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.

Additional Duties

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.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Area Security Access: It is preferred but not required that the candidate 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer