Job Description
Job Description
HVAC SME (Nuclear Facility Design)
J ob Summary / Overview
The purpose of the HVAC SME is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific 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 the general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as an Area 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 the 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
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements :
U.S. Citizenship requiredWorking 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 programsSignificant experience providing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projectsProficiency in executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling, and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environmentAdvanced 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 AHU, air compressor, and cooling tower) specifications based upon sizing data provided by ProcessDevelopment of HVAC specificationsAbility to work in a diverse work environmentSatisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screeningEducation / Experience :
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years of work-related experienceDesired Skills :
Professional Engineer licenseExperience with the design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of 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 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
Work Location :
Onsite Greenville, SC. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Contract Duration
One (1) year with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year options