Mechanical Design Engineer- HVAC

PERFORMANCE SERVICES, INC.

ABOUT COMPANY
Founded in 1998, Performance Services (PSI) is a design and construction firm specializing in constructing and renovating education and government facilities utilizing guaranteed energy savings (performance contracts) and the design-build procurement method. The company is a leading design-builder for high-performing learning and working environments, including solar, water, and smart city infrastructure improvements for cities and towns. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the company has a presence in 15 states.

PSI is looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to our Texas team.

This individual will lead all mechanical design engineering activities for our Retrofit/Energy Savings & Design-Build Construction projects. As well as assist with solar projects & Water Meter projects. The majority of projects will be in Texas.

PSI works mostly with K-12 schools but also works in higher education, and municipalities.

DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative & Systems

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

Design

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

Technical

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

Estimates and Calculations

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

Required Experience:

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  BSME or BSEE from an accredited college or university is
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  Professional Engineer registration in states where projects are conducted is
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing traditional plan and specification projects in the HVAC industry.