Principal Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)

The HVAC Principal Mechanical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex HVAC Engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The HVAC Principal Mechanical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in HVAC Engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise as well as broad knowledge of the HVAC discipline within the Engineering function.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and Design as per Design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards; Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations; Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures; Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements; Direct small or medium Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer; Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget; Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs; Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates; Review and approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; Provide technical direction and review of Designers; Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; Provide technical support to fabrication queries; Participate in HAZOP meetings, as necessary; Guide less experienced engineers on MOR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries; Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables; Monitor costs of own work processes

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering; 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design; Seasoned structural knowledge; Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor; Able to solve problems without assistance; Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work; HSE, TQM and cost-conscious; Fluent in the English language; Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes; Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to reassignment to other McDermott offices, replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays, provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads, managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications

Nice to have

Registered Professional Engineer; member of professional engineering society