Principal Engineer /Mechanical (HVAC) Design Authority Engineer
US Citizenship Required - 1 position
SRNS @ SRS, Aiken, SC
RFQ# 724461 / contract: 1-year w/ 2 options / Deadline 04/16/24

SUMMARY:
Define the scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges that involve unique or controversial problems.
Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks. Apply technical experience in a field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields to resolve complex problems.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and various complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem-solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new applications of existing engineering or scientific principles.
Evaluate the results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations. Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
Prepare plans, including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements, to solve technical tasks identified by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor budget expenditures, and review the quality of work performed.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor budget expenditures, and review the quality of work performed.
Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, and management.
Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
Enhance expertise in the field through leadership in local technical societies. Demonstrate creative ability through patent disclosures, problem-solving, engineering reports, technical papers, and articles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 10 years relevant work experience or MS Mechanical Engineering and 8 years relevant work experience.
10 years of design experience as an HVAC Engineer with demonstrated HVAC subject matter expertise with industrial and nuclear HVAC.
Technical communication. Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with Design change processes.
Experience with code guidance and interpretation. Knowledge of ASHRAE and AG-1. Advanced knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices and applications.
Ability to walk down systems in the field and support construction.
Nuclear Safety Basis experience related to HVAC systems.
Experience working with and establishing Technical Requirements for HVAC systems by developing System Design Descriptions (SDD) and reviewing design packages from design agencies (is preferred.)
Experience performing modeling and simulation for HVAC Systems (is preferred.)