HVAC Designer, Level III

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government contractor is seeking a Mechanical Designer specializing in HVAC to support projects at Y‑12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in HVAC Design and 3D Modeling, with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain technical documentation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet all pre-employment requirements, including obtaining a DOE clearance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience in HVAC Design and 3D Modeling.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Pre-employment drug screen required for external applicants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate verification and validation of documents with technical personnel.
• Prepare, interpret, and maintain technical drawings and operating documents.
• Plan and self-perform tasks on multiple projects.
• Ensure documents meet DOE clearance requirements before release

Skills

HVAC Design

3D Modeling

Technical knowledge of related engineering systems

Effective communication

Document verification and validation

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in HVAC or Fire Protection

Job description

Position

Mechanical Designer – HVAC (Contract with DOE, Y‑12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN & Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX)

About AIS

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is a premier government contractor that supplies highly qualified personnel to support DOE missions. AIS employees receive pay, benefits, HR, and employment management functions from AIS while taking day‑to‑day direction from Y‑12 staff.

Responsibilities

• Five or more years of progressive and relevant experience in HVAC Design and 3D Modeling.
• Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers.
• Ability to plan, self‑perform tasks and multi‑task on multiple projects.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word and utilize automated workflow systems.
• Must be able to coordinate verification and validation of documents with technical and operations personnel prior to release for approval and implementation.
• Ability to develop and maintain historical information.
• Ability to prepare, interpret, maintain, and incorporate requirements of technical drawings and operating documents.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related discipline (HVAC or Fire Protection) with two or more years of progressive and relevant experience in HVAC and/or Fire Sprinkler System Design and 6–10 years total experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Pre‑employment drug screen required for external applicants.
• Medical examination may be required for the position.
• Position may require obtaining and maintaining a DOE clearance and participation in a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing program, including ongoing random drug testing.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and able to meet pre‑employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Job ID

2026‑22287