Location
Canada | United States
Job description
Mechanical Engineer
JOB-10039275
Anticipated Start Date
February 19 , 2024
Location
Shreveport, LA
Type of Employment
Direct Hire
Employer Info
Our client has a 100-year heritage in the oil and gas energy sector, known for revolutionizing the industry with their safety innovation in that sector. Safety is a priority for this client, and they provide training and direction for all employees to ensure they are able to do their job safely. If you are offered a full-time role, they have an excellent benefit plan that you may participate in as an employee.
Job Summary
We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Mechanical Engineer. The role of Mechanical / HVAC Engineer is to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager. They will be accountable for the mechanical and piping scope and systems in large scale data centers across the design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning phases. The Mechanical / HVAC Engineer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the overall mechanical scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer’s requirements and Industrial Standards.
Job Description
- The Mechanical / HVAC Engineer will play a critical role with supporting the plant during the manufacturing stage. They will also be assisting various stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems.
- Checking and approving drawings, information and documentation which meets Industrial standards and code to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.
- Review and monitor Engineering work, as required, to assure accuracy and conformance with Client and / or Company Specifications, governing codes, good engineering practices, good safety practices, project procedures, and job requirements.
- Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review session to meet customer’s and industry’s need.
- Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for mechanical HVAC systems and various related components.
- Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement team.
- Prepare and complete various mechanical engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as HVAC Flow Diagrams, Equipment and Plumping Layouts, Determining the Critical Load and Heat Load, specifying data sheets for HVAC main equipment or ancillary equipment, details of fire suppression system, etc.
- Perform CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamic) Modeling for Airflow
- Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).
- Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.
- Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
- Interprets, organizes, executes assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.
- Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
- Applies advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
- Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
- Stays up to date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center product line.
- Advise and assist project and discipline engineers with the interpretation and clarification of applicable industry Codes and Client Specification requirements.
- Create or check “Design Basis” document specific to the project. The document is based on the applicable Codes, client specifications, company scope of supply, and approved exception list.
- Represent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Skills Required
- General knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data centers or mechanical HVAC systems and components.
- Strong Knowledge in HVAC system design and construction.
- Knowledge of HVAC grills, plenums, fire, smoke dampers, electric heaters, configurations, etc.
- Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
- Fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects
- Detailed understanding of chillers, cooling towers, direct and indirect evaporative cooling, mechanical control systems, fan systems, duct work, acoustics, pumps, vessels, valves, CAHU (Critical Air Handling Units), cooling towers, chillers, and other critical mechanical equipment / systems found within data centers.
- Basic understanding of electrical equipment and system design within data center driving or affecting mechanical scope.
- Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting.
- Mastery knowledge and proficiency in: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent); Trane TRACE 700 and Carrier HAP (or other Heating and Cooling Load Calculation Design Software)
- Operational knowledge in: SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions); Solid Works; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk BIM 360; Autodesk AutoCAD; Navisworks Manager / Freedom
- Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and think creatively.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Performs well under pressure in high stress environments.
- Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
- Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence.
- Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.
- Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Other Degrees will be considered (Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, etc.) but will require increase relevant data center expertise.
- Professional Engineering License (Strongly Preferred).
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical HVAC design and engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to: AHRI – Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute; AMCA – Air Movement and Control Association International; ANSI – American National Standards Institute; ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Condition Engineers; ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (specifically B31.3); ASTM – American Society of Testing and Materials; CIBSE – Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers; IBC – International Building Code; OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration; NFPA – National Fire Protection Association; SMACNA – Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association; TEMA – Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association
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