HVAC Principal Designer

HVAC Principal Designer

Seeking an HVAC Principal Designer to support our client in Greenville, SC.

• Contractor will operate under detailed instructions, provide essential technical knowledge, and perform design work, including 3D layout of complex scope and may serve as Design Area Lead.
• Highly skilled in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with demonstrated experience.
• Use drafting applications to originate and produce drawings and 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity; 3D modeling experience required (SP3D preferred).
• Read, interpret, generate design drawings with minimal supervision; ability to walk down field systems, interpret field direction, generate advanced design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct/check/approve work of other designers.
• Develop estimates, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports, key quantity tracking reports, project scope of services, scope of facilities etc.; conduct review of model using 3D review platform and create 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity.
• Apply project drawing standards to design drawings and 3D layout.
• Prepare 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings of advanced complexity.
• Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of advanced complexity within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution.
• Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations.
• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• SP3D HVAC Package, Microstation, AutoCAD.
• Navigate Navisworks.
• Size ductwork.
• Size HVAC equipment.
• Bluebeam experience.
• Develop Air Flow Diagrams (AFDs).
• Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Follow P& develop SP3D model to support.
• Nuclear experience.
• Background and experience in drafting/design in engineering fields such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection, or civil.
• Working knowledge of federal (including Department of Energy Orders), state, and local codes and standards applicable to specialized (nuclear or other areas) engineering design.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary for the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time‑conscious, time‑effective manner.
• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.
• Practical field experience.
• Intermediate computer and software skills including use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation programs.
• Completion of an HVAC Designer Skills and Experience Self‑Assessment Form.

• A combination of education and fifteen (15) years of experience (associate degree preferred) in drafting related to Engineering and Construction (nuclear preferred).

• US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.
• is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify.

provides benefits to our federal contractors, including holidays, PTO, healthcare, dental, vision, short/long‑term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k) savings plan, Roth elective deferral, and direct deposit.