HVAC Design Engineer – Systems & Energy Focus

Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing HVAC design support under limited supervision. The Mechanical Engineer will work under the direction of an Energy Engineer on assigned projects and will report to the Engineering Manager.

Position Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing HVAC design support under limited supervision. The Mechanical Engineer will work under the direction of an Energy Engineer on assigned projects and will report to the Engineering Manager.

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Administrative & Systems

• Inventory existing equipment and evaluate the condition and the operation of existing building systems.
• Survey existing site conditions to determine best possible locations for new equipment, duct routing, and pipe routing.
• Identify problem areas that will affect design of new systems.
• Select, size, schedule, and layout HVAC equipment, which includes chillers, boilers, air handling equipment, exhaust equipment, terminal equipment, etc.
• Update construction documents and develop final as-built.

• Work in conjunction with the Project EE to develop system design concepts, scope design, and scope documents (drawings and specs).
• Finalize HVAC system design after contract award.
• Prepare construction documents (drawings and specs).
• Layout and size ductwork and piping systems.
• Review show drawings.
• Learn basic design skills for other related building systems as required.

• Provide technical assistance to operations during the project implementation phase.
• Provide technical assistance to the performance assurance, engineering, and energy accounting groups.

• Perform building load calculations.
• Perform energy and operational savings calculations.
• Perform preliminary cost estimates.

• Integrity – We act with integrity; truthful, fair and honest.
• Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
• Exceed Expectations – Work hard to exceed client expectations.
• Compassion – We are stewards of PSI supporting its growth & ability to help those in need.
• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

• Commitment – Honest, trustworthy, high integrity; makes and keeps commitments. Interested in continuous personal development.
• Communication – Communicates with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on the job experience.
• Consistency – Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards that are key measures of job performance success.
• Attention to Detail – Produces high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent, error free work output, requiring patience.
• Focus – Works within established systems, standards, and procedures that are technically and analytically focused.
• Decision Making – Makes decisions based on a clear defined job scope, based on policies and procedures, and is supported by management.
• Leadership – Leads in a way that is consistent, accurate, high quality, supportive, and non-threatening. Delegates to others when appropriate, using training, coaching, and on the job experience.

• Office functions will primarily be performed at PSI’s main business office.
• Onsite engineering surveys, meetings, and presentations will normally be held at our prospects’ offices located throughout the state.
• Long hours may be required prior to proposal submissions.

• BSME or BSEE from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration in states where projects are conducted is preferred.
• Minimum…