Provide HVAC design capability including specifications and designs using current CAD software
Perform calculations for air flow, heat load, and controls to specify equipment, ductwork, and ancillary systems for chilled water and direct expansion units
Develop sequence of operations for air handlers, chillers, and controls as part of design packages
Create activation and test plans to ensure designed equipment testing and compliance with SMACNA, ASHRAE and industry standards
Develop high fidelity riser diagrams, perform flow calculations, and specify piping systems (piping, valves, backflow preventers, strainers, expansion tanks, insulation, materials)
Design chilled water, hot water, potable water, and waste-water systems
Provide controls expertise for installation and operation of direct digital controls and PLCs supporting large facility integrated environmental controls
Support design and specifications for Lenel security systems and Siemens and JCI fire alarm systems and oversee installation, test, and maintenance
Oversee design and construction of mechanical systems for facilities and infrastructure projects (building construction, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, valves, tanks, piping, HVAC)
Perform or oversee finite element analysis, water and air flow analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
12 years' experience in mechanical engineering
Professional Engineering license preferred
Expertise in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design capability
Proficiency with computer-aided design software (latest versions)
Ability to perform calculations for air flow, heat load, and controls
Experience specifying equipment, ductwork, and ancillary systems for chilled water and direct expansion units
Ability to develop sequence of operations for air handlers, chillers, and controls
Ability to develop activation and test plans ensuring compliance with SMACNA, ASHRAE and other industry standards
System piping expertise including high fidelity riser diagrams, flow calculations, and piping specifications (piping, valves, backflow preventers, strainers, expansion tanks, insulation, material selection)
Expertise in chilled water, hot water, potable water, and waste-water design
Controls expertise and proficiency with direct digital controls (DDC) and programmable logic units (PLCs)
Security and fire protection systems expertise supporting Lenel, Siemens, and JCI systems (design, specifications, installation oversight, test, maintenance)
Oversight experience for mechanical system design and construction including pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, valves, tanks, piping, HVAC
Experience with finite element analysis, water and air flow analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Proficiency with SMACNA, ASHRAE, and other mechanical industry standards