Mechanical Engineer Sr. (NASA)

Description:

1. Expertise and services in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning design capability,

providing specifications and designs utilizing the most recent versions of computer aided

design software.

2. Calculations for air flow, heat load, and controls required to develop designs which

include the proper specification of equipment, ductwork, and ancillary systems for chilled

water fed units and direct expansion units for large administrative buildings, production

facilities, and warehouses.

3. Sequence of operations as required for air handlers, chillers, and controls as part of design

packages.

4. Activation and test plans to ensure all designed equipment has specified testing plans to

ensure compliance with Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National

Association (SMACNA), ASHRAE and other industry standards.

5. System piping expertise, including the ability to develop high fidelity riser diagrams,

perform flow calculations, and to provide specifications for piping systems, including

piping, valves, backflow preventers, strainers, expansion tanks, insulation, and proper

material selections.

6. Expertise in chilled water, hot water, potable water, and waste-water design.

7. Controls expertise and proficiency and knowledge in the installation and operation of

direct digital controls and/or programmable logic units used to support large facility

integrated environmental controls.

8. Security and fire protection systems expertise to support Lenel® security systems and

Siemens® and JCI® fire alarm systems, to include the ability to develop system designs

and specifications, and to provide oversight of the installation, test, and maintenance of

these systems.

9. Oversight of the design and construction of mechanical systems for facility and

infrastructure projects including but not limited to: building construction, pumps,

condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, valves, tanks, piping, HVAC, finite

element analysis, water and air flow analysis, and computational fluid dynamics.

10. Proficiency with SMACNA, ASHRAE, and other mechanical industry standards.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 12 years' experience in mechanical engineering. Professional Engineering license preferred.