HVAC Principal Design Engineer

UDR is seeking a qualified HVAC Principal Design Engineer to support an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project, providing technical leadership and ensuring technical accuracy in project execution. The candidate will oversee a specific project area, analyze complex technical problems, and develop specifications and design criteria.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Intermediate computer and software skills
• Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects
• Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools
• Discipline Specific Job Requirements
• Advanced engineering knowledge in the design of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Development of HVAC load calculations
• Development of HVAC air flow diagrams and instrument diagrams
• Development of HVAC system sequence of operation narratives
• Sizing and specification of air handling units and other equipment
• HVAC main duct and distribution duct sizing and routing
• Development of black utility (chiller, boiler, custom Air Handling Unit (AHU), air compressor and cooling tower) specifications based upon sizing data provided by Process
• Development of HVAC specifications
• Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer license
• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1
• Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
• Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• EPC 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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
• Pre-tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions