Mechanical/HVAC Engineer

The Role:

Responsible for managing the integration of manufacturing utility systems into new and existing facilities to meet the requirements of the manufacturing processes, including design development, operation, and maintenance. Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge is required with a strong background in mechanical engineering of commercial/industrial HVAC systems. Able to evaluate manufacturing equipment utility support requirements and develop technical specifications, systems architecture & performance requirements, and participate in the review (and/or design) of those systems to assure the capacity, reliability, serviceability, and efficiency of those systems meets the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong integration & communication with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure lessons learned are integrated into current and future facilities.
• Lead project teams in the preparation of high quality and thoroughly coordinated mechanical and chemical design packages.
• Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables: Basis of Design and Engineering narratives, regulatory/code research, conceptual design, performance specifications, Haz-Ops reviews, sequence of operations.
• Audits facilities systems performance as well as systems operational issues/impacts in order to provide process or system changes that can provide meaningful value.
• Manages and audits design services performed by consultants including preparing RFP scope and independent cost estimate, critically reviewing consultant proposals, negotiating cost, ensuring schedule/budget compliance, auditing scope conformance and quality, and reviewing consultant performance.
• Manufacturing equipment site visits to review construction of equipment and coordinate utility connections/designs.

Engineering Knowledge:

• Complete understanding and familiarity with calculating, sizing and selecting mechanical, and hydraulic equipment/distribution/infrastructure.
• Including but not limited to: Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Boilers, Pumps, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, DOAS Units, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Hazardous Exhaust, Dehumidification Units, Heat Recovery Systems, Air Compressors/Dryers.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering design principles, applicable design guides and standards.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and making recommendations that are supported by the analysis and are consistent with code and good engineering practice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years engineering experience in mechanical and/or chemical systems.
• Ability to travel domestic and international.
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional Design Experience in a wide range of project types:  industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, mission critical/data centers, high tech/R&D, bio-tech/pharmaceutical, or battery manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience with writing sequence of operations.
• Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and directing and overseeing junior staff work for same projects.
• Direct experience in the preparation of mechanical contract drawings and engineering specifications.
• Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations, Pipe-flo, and AutoCAD.