HVAC And Building Services Engineer

Working out of SNC-Lavalin’s office in Exton, PA, you will be a part of a team that works on fast paced technically complex design/build projects in the biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.

As a HVAC & Building Services Engineer in SNC-Lavalin’s Engineering department and reporting to the Manager of HVAC & Building Services, you will review proposal requests from clients and prepare fee estimates and proposals, meet project budget and schedule and coordinate with architectural, electrical, plumbing/process and structural disciplines.

What will be your contribution?

• Delegate and direct work to Designers, Drafters and interns. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Participate in owner meetings for project kick-off and review presentations and lead discipline related discussion.
• Conduct field surveys of existing conditions and on-site construction progress punch list reviews.
• Write commissioning documents and perform associated field checks.
• Complete Quality Management Training and comply with the program upholding a commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of work.
• Work independently solving complex problems.

Prepare, design, select, coordinate, and review of the following:

• HVAC system;
• Plumbing and Fire Protection systems;
• Concepts and basis of design documents;
• Building heating and cooling loads;
• Air flow and room-to-room pressurization diagrams;
• Hydronic flow diagrams and riser diagrams;
• LEED documentation;
• Static pressure and pump head calculations;
• Chillers, boilers, heat exchangers and associated central plant equipment selections;
• Air handlers, exhaust fans, air valves and diffusers selections;
• Specifications, sequence of operation, and controls points lists;
• Water, sewer and gas usage calculations;
• Domestic hot water boilers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, clean steam generators, valves and regulators, plumbing fixtures, and process coolers;
• Shop drawing reviews and requests for information.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Prior experience in an engineering firm as an HVAC Engineer.
• Plumbing and Fire Protection design experience is preferred.
• Experience with clean rooms, pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial and biotech facilities is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCad, Revit and Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Load program such as Carrier HAP or Trane Trace.
• LEED certification and Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.