HVAC Principal Design Engineer – Greenville, SC

Work Location: Greenville, SC
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Estimated Duration of Work Assignment: 1 year w/ possible extension
Pay Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate
Per Diem: GSA Rates Per Assignment Location (If qualifies)
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours/week estimated, depending on project needs, 50 hours/week max. Working in person at the Greenville office. Position may be required to travel to a site if necessary (on occasion), but will mainly work out of the corporate office.

Position Details:
The purpose of this position is to provide 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 designers
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements
Develop and review specifications and design criteria
Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Intermediate 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 projects
Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

Discipline Specific Job Requirements:

Advanced engineering knowledge in the design of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
Development of HVAC load calculations
Development of HVAC air flow diagrams and instrument diagrams
Development of HVAC system sequence of operation narratives
Sizing and specification of air handling units and other equipment
HVAC main duct and distribution duct sizing and routing
Development of black utility (chiller, boiler, custom AHU, air compressor and cooling tower) specifications based upon sizing data provided by Process
Development of HVAC specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer license
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries:
U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

Physical Requirements:
Yes. Job duties may include periodic physical duties. Most job duties will require the ability to work at a desk - sitting/standing in a stationary position for extended periods of time, visual acuity for computer work, etc.

Pay: $85.00 - $100.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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