Sr HVAC Engineer

Requisition ID: 283766 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Knoxville, TN 

 

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Job Summary:

This position is for a Senior HVAC Engineer who will work on various projects as part of the NS&E execution center team. The projects that will be assigned involve government work throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

 

In this position, the engineer will support design development of HVAC systems by applying applicable HVAC safety, techniques, procedures and criteria to originate reports, drawings, calculations, and more with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The engineer will work with mechanical engineers, other disciplines/functions, and/or the client.

 

This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support project needs for design, design review, commissioning, testing, code interpretations, and walk downs at project locations, as required.
• Independently apply the principles of HVAC safety in the development of structures, systems, and components.
• Prepare reports and studies in resolving open technical issues related to the HVAC systems.
• Develop and revises Ventilation and Instrumentation Diagrams (V&IDs), formal calculations, equipment data sheets, and specifications to complete the detailed design for HVAC systems, including equipment selection, procurement, and installation.
• Support safety analyses and hazards analyses.
• Support developments of HVAC system and equipment cost estimate and schedule.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
• Must be a US citizen.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Related experience includes, but not limited to, design of HVAC systems, heat transfer and
• thermodynamic calculations, familiarity with HVAC equipment, site installations, and HVAC equipment specification.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (i.e., ASHRAE standards) relating to regulatory requirements and good engineering practice in HVAC design.
• Broad knowledge of Mechanical engineering design principles.
• Experience wi