Project Engineer (HVAC)

The Project Engineer will be actively participating in the execution of projects often called upon to multi-task effectively and support multiple requests simultaneously.

You will provide technical and subject matter expertise on marine HVAC systems and components, ship design specifications, heating and cooling load calculations, duct pressure loss calculations, equipment and duct sizing calculations, controls philosophies, etc.

With guidance from the Project Manager and the engineering team:

• Design HVAC-R systems in both 2D and 3D, prepare Control System P&IDs, calculate heat loads, air balancing, duct sizing, pressure drop for ducting and piping systems, equipment selection and noise calculation.
• Analyses system costs including labor (detailed design, engineering, testing, installation) and components for review.
• Participates in identifying functional requirements and vendors as needed. Prepares technical documents related to projects including Operator/Maintainer Manuals and Training materials
• Assist Project Manager in identifying and resolving project issues and risks.
• Coordinates with clients and support installation managers during the installation phase.
• Commissioning the installed system: air balance, troubleshoot, and sell-off to the client.
• May be called upon to assist with preparing technical quotations, assisting with system start-ups on board ships and performing Factory Acceptance Tests, Harbour Acceptance Tests and Sea Acceptance Tests

Sales Support

• Working with Engineers in multiples offices, prepares conceptual designs in response to RFPs
• Supports the Sales Manager on more technical matters when meeting clients
• May be asked to prepare and present system design to clients

Which candidate profile are we looking for?

• Bachelors Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in ship and HVAC system design and operation.
• Computer literate including AutoCAD, Inventor and ShipConstructor
• Thorough knowledge of HVAC and Ventilation Systems for ships
• Be willing to travel from time to time to multiple Shipyards in various locations.
• Ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines Attention to quality and detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• US Citizen
• Knowledge of Refrigeration (an asset)

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