Description
Job Description Mechanical Engineer – Hydronic Systems
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt
About Us: PurgeRite, the leader in high-quality mechanical flushing services, is seeking highly motivated and experienced engineers. We serve all sizes of commercial mechanical companies across the U.S. with end user clients that include many top Fortune 100 companies. Projects include data centers, semiconductor and EV battery manufacturers, universities, health care facilities, and district energy systems.
We are a first-mover company seeking an individual that works with a sense of urgency, provides excellent customer service, and can independently drive multiple projects. This position will design engineered solutions for commissioning or remediating customer projects. This individual should seek to grow their technical and project engineering capabilities while promoting our organization’s goals and values. Our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and is results driven.
Position Overview:
Our customers choose PurgeRite because of our unique ability to deliver turn-key flushing solutions for some of the most complex hydronic systems being deployed today. This key position is responsible for engineering solutions unique to each customer’s system after acquiring a deep understanding of their system design, their flushing and chemical treatment requirements, and the site infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:· Independently analyze complex hydronic systems and site considerations to devise an overall flushing strategy to meet customer needs
· Visit job sites to validate assumptions, identify unique constraints, and build strong customer relationships
· Communicate with multiple stakeholders such as owner representatives, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and chemical providers to achieve alignment on goals, constraints, and specifications
· Perform necessary calculations, define and document detailed flush plans
· Review flush plans with customers, revise as necessary based on customer feedback, and obtain final agreement.
· Act as the primary technical point of contact for sales, operations, and customers
· Review operational feedback from completed projects as input to continuous improvement efforts in our methods and practices. Identify and prioritize opportunities and drive those improvements
Requirements
Requirements:
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with all stakeholders from field technicians to owner representatives· A strong sense of urgency and dedication to meeting project timelines· Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings· Demonstrated ability to rapidly solve problems with practical solutions· Experience with pump sizing and related calculations such as interpreting pump curves, performing NPSH calculations, determining flow velocities in networked piping, and calculating heat gain· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant combined education and work experience.Preferred Qualifications:· PE license or EIT Certification· Technical knowledge of hydronic heating and cooling systems and components· Experience developing flush plans for field implementation in commercial and industrial environments· Proficiency in performing take-offs from construction drawings· Proficiency with technical software (such as Revit/Navisworks, BlueBeam, Pipeflow, Excel, etc) to maximize engineering productivity.
Position Goal: Devise and communicate flushing plans for complex hydronic systems which enable customer goals while considering operational and economic efficiencies.
Company Support: The company is committed to providing the necessary resources and training to ensure this person can be successful in learning and enhancing our approach as we move forward.
PurgeRite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Skills Required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with field technicians, owner representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Strong sense of urgency and dedication to meeting project timelines
- Proficiency reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Ability to rapidly solve problems with practical solutions
- Experience with pump sizing, pump curves, NPSH calculations, flow velocities in networked piping, and heat gain calculations
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combined education and work experience
- PE license or EIT certification
- Technical knowledge of hydronic heating and cooling systems and components
- Experience developing flush plans for commercial and industrial environments
- Proficiency performing take-offs from construction drawings
- Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Pipe Flow, Excel, or similar technical software
What We Do
PurgeRite is a specialized mechanical-flushing and purging contractor serving hydronic HVAC and geothermal systems across the United States. It develops engineered pre-commissioning flush plans and performs flushing, geothermal purging, remediation, and related industrial services to remove debris and air, improve system performance, efficiency, reliability, and lifespan. Its customers include data centers, universities, hospitals, commercial and industrial facilities, and campus and district-energy systems.
