Peraton · 1 month ago
Facilities Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Facilities Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineer to support the Deep Space Network (DSN) program with JPL and NASA, responsible for overseeing HVAC design, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality performance of facilities systems.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of design, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation of HVAC equipment
Perform heating and cooling load calculations, heat transfer, pressure calculations, ductwork, pipe sizing, and any other calculations required to support the mechanical design and equipment sizing/selection as related to building engineered systems and various other tasks related to the design of HVAC systems
Experience with Data Center Cooling
Provide HVAC design support for engineering studies and analysis, code review, field investigations and generation of reports as required
Perform a wide variety of difficult and highly complex engineering, design, analysis, or other technical tasks utilizing current technology and available standards, templates and cataloged products
Provide engineering support to facilities systems; driving upgrade projects from concept to completion, as required for continuous improvement of the facilities systems to ensure that support and services of the department meet the highest quality standards and performance
Responsible for HVAC, Open Air Closed Loop Evaporative Cooling Towers, Air Cooled Screw and Piston Chillers, Compressed Air Systems, Pumps, Air Handlers, Packaged Boiler units, Air Balancing and humidification systems
May troubleshoot equipment utilizing mechanical drawings and electronic schematics, Collect and provide analysis of technical data, and generate reports as required. Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements
Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems and make recommendations for improvement
Perform monthly HVAC safety inspections of assigned buildings
Coordinate design elements with other design disciplines
Generate and Perform Preventative, Predictive and RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and 5+ years of verifiable direct Facility HVAC design and field experience or 3 years with MS/MA
Have a Professional Engineering (PE) License
Knowledgeable with ASHRAE Standards and Building and Fire Codes (IBC, IMC, IFC, IPC and NFPA)
You are proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and working knowledge of latest Windows operating system
Able to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC)
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering
Proven capability of working with minimal supervision
Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
LEED Certification
Affiliation with ASHRAE
ALC and Carrier system and control experience is highly desirable
Experience interfacing successfully across various departmental levels
Able to multi-task, adapt to change quickly, are a analytical thinker and are detail oriented
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in Industrial HVAC Design is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
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Funding
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2025-09-25
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