Design Engineer I

POSITION: Design Engineer I Location: Dulles, VA THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Principal Engineer SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: NonePOSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:  To assist with the design of HVAC systems. PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Assists Senior Engineers in design tasks as required. • Performs basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision of Senior Engineers. • Perform basic calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection, and sizing, pipe and duct sizing, friction loss calculations, etc. • Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the completion phase of a project. • Perform and check CADD drafting work. • Review applicable codes and criteria and examine field conditions as required to support design of project.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  Knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle.)  Ability to communicate with all levels of management, including project management and field trades.  Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.  Competent with general business writing.  Has competency in basic computer skills to include CADD and Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel.) EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, E.I.T. certificate desirable; 0-3 years experience in related field.  Completion of classes in Thermodynamics and HVAC Design is highly desirable.PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings, Blueprints, Submittals, etc. • Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for several hours per day. • Ability to visit job construction areas and climb stairs, maneuver in and around pipe work and air ducts and work safely in close proximity to construction materials and equipment.