Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer for our client in Richland, WA

Job Title: Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer

Job Location: Richland, WA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $41.85hr - $90.50hr

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, design criteria, and codes and standards in making adaptations and modifications in the HVAC design.
• Participates in the design, development, and modification of mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant.
• Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), codes and standards, and Bechtel design guides.
• Prepares engineering design documentation including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets, conceptual studies, and design proposals.
• Prepares engineering procurement documentation including equipment specifications, material requisitions, and technical evaluations of vendor procurement proposals.
• Coordinates HVAC engineering efforts in various assigned areas with Bechtel specialty groups, other engineering disciplines, Construction, and Operations and Maintenance.
• Informing our client during the design progression and quickly addressing our client’s question is essential.
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interacts with other project functions, our client, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory and industry codes and standards.
• Aids project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
• Provides checking of design documentation including technical reports, studies, calculations, Ventilation and Instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets, conceptual studies, and design proposals. utilizing relevant.
• Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), codes and standards, and Bechtel design guides.
• Provides checking of mechanical engineering reports for clients as required.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• When delegated, provides guidance to other mechanical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects.
• Provides a monthly brown bag learning presentation on relevant HVAC subject matter.
• Mentors and aids junior team members as required.
• Completes mechanical documentation and procedures for equipment installation, maintenance, and operations.
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Engineer In-Training certification required. Expectation is to obtain a Professional Engineer’s license within 1 year of employment.
• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 10-15 years of relevant work experience.
• Professional Engineer’s license is required.
• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 15-20 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
• Solid experience in producing HVAC load calculations, pressure drop calculations, ductwork design, and equipment selection is required.
• Knowledge of ASME AG-1, ASHRAE, SMACNA standards, and experience with DOE Nuclear Cleaning Handbook and relevant DOE design guides.
• Solid experience in the use of MS Office applications, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.
• Previous WTP Experience using Bechtel Procurement tools would be beneficial.