HVAC Design Engineer - Principal

HVAC Principal Design EngineerProvide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific project area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity.Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as a Supervising Lead providing guidance / supervision to other engineers and designersAnalyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirementsDevelop and review specifications and design criteriaPerform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment, and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexityCoordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clientsExecute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and proceduresExecute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselinesDevelop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecastingEstablish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecastsProvide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittalsProvide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changesOther duties as assignedBasic Job RequirementsU.S. Citizenship requiredBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experienceWorking knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standardsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractorsJob related technical knowledge necessary to complete the jobAdvanced knowledge of discipline codes and standardsAbility to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelinesAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerIntermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projectsProficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environmentDiscipline Specific Job RequirementsAdvanced engineering knowledge in the design of Heating, Ventilation and Air- Conditioning (HVAC) systemsDevelopment of HVAC load calculationsDevelopment of HVAC air flow diagrams and instrument diagramsDevelopment of HVAC system sequence of operation narrativesSizing and specification of air handling units and other equipmentHVAC main duct and distribution duct sizing and routingDevelopment of black utility (chiller, boiler, custom Air Handling Unit (AHU), air compressor and cooling tower) specifications based upon sizing data provided by ProcessDevelopment of HVAC specificationsPreferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer licenseExperience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materialsDemonstrated experience managing and leading large projectsProficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-outPractical field experienceEPC project experience for the following industriesU.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government AgencyNuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance programManufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology