HVAC Engineer

Overview:

HVAC Engineer

LOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: None

CERTIFICATION:

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY: $140,000 – $160,000

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Heating, Ventilations, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineer located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. The HVAC Engineer serves as the primary Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Lifecycle Planner for all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at NASA Ames Research Center. This role focuses on Quality Assurance (QA), Contract Oversight, and Long-Range Capital Planning to support infrastructure modernization and operational readiness in support of NASA Missions and Projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or relevant technical field with 5–10 years experience in commercial/industrial HVAC systems, or In lieu of a formal degree, 12+ years of specialized, hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and technical oversight of large-scale mechanical systems

Experience and working knowledge of ASHRAE Standards (including 62.1 and 90.1), California Title 24 (or applicable state/federal energy codes), EPA refrigerant management regulations (Section 608), and OSHA safety standards.

Flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events

Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to a diverse audience of project managers, engineers, technical staff, and contractors

Superb verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated and independent thinker

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

NASA, federal, state, or local government facility and/or large scale infrastructure experience highly desired

Knowledge and experience working within Federal and California facilities infrastructure (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems) a benefit

Experience with aerospace facilities and infrastructure an advantage

Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what is outlined, but if you think you can bring HVAC value we encourage you to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a 5-to-10-year master plan for HVAC infrastructure including modernization strategies and cost-benefit analyses

Provide deep technical expertise to verify compliance with federal and state mandates

Ensure all work and facility modifications strictly adhere to ASHRAE Standards (including 62.1 and 90.1), California Title 24 (or applicable state/federal energy codes), EPA refrigerant management regulations (Section 608), and OSHA safety standards

Provide technical requirements for equipment replacement

Write detailed technical requirements for emergency repairs

Lead root-cause analyses for major equipment failures and implement mitigation and maintenance strategies

Perform design review and evaluate engineering drawings and modeling

Support technical reviews of any equipment replacement RFI’s/quotes to ensure compliance with the technical requirements

Identify, communicate, and deconflict tasks, deliverables and project impacts

Working with the project managers and technical staff to forecast, plan, and track project performance

Interface with Government, contractors, and project partner staff for tasks, updates, and status

Responsible for monthly, annual, and project milestone review assessments and reports

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