Principal Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer

Omega Technical Services, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

AD&D, PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Omega Technical Services, Inc. seeks a Principal Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. You will lead HVAC design efforts, sizing calculations, piping diagrams, and project coordination for DOE/DoD programs.

The role requires deep experience in nuclear or process chemical industries, strong knowledge of NFPA/ASHRAE standards, and the ability to guide less senior engineers while communicating results to customers and management.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience.
• A MS with 8+ years’ experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems.
• Apply technical experience to resolve complex problems in HVAC design and related fields.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and complex features into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions and be recognized as an expert in a technical area.
• Provide direction on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new applications of existing engineering principles.
• Evaluate results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Identify improvements where existing technology components are inadequate.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, and monitor expenditures of budget.
• Communicate results and objectives to customers, colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise through leadership in local technical societies.
• Provide design staff augmentation support to SRNS.
• HVAC design development including calculations for sizing, cooling/heating loads, air balancing, etc.
• Create/modify P&IDs, system descriptions, equipment lists, and reviews with fire protection integration.

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

DOE/DoD clearance

NFPA 90A/90B/91/801

ASHRAE fundamentals

ASME AG-1/509/510

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams

Education

Ph.D. in engineering

M.S. in engineering

B.S. in Mechanical/Chemical/Nuclear Eng

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Pay Range

USD $185,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

Join Our Mission

At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you’re part of something bigger here.

Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical HVAC Design Engineer to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC.

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, mely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.

Responsibilities

Duties:

• 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, mely 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 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 applica on of exis ng 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.

• Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS.
• 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.

Education Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience.
• A MS with 8+ years’ experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.

• 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.

Work Schedule

A 40 hour work week is scheduled. Client 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.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• short and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay

*Based on eligibility requirements.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.