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
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.
Design
Work in conjunction with the Project Development Engineer 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
Review show drawings
Learn basic design skills for other related building systems as required
Technical
Provide technical assistance to operations during the project implementation phase
Provide technical assistance to the performance assurance, engineering, and energy accounting groups
Estimates and Calculations
Perform building load calculations
Perform energy and operational savings calculations
Perform preliminary cost estimates.
Required Experience:
BSME or BSEE from an accredited college or university is
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.