HVAC Designer, Level III

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent engineering services firm in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is seeking a Mechanical Designer with over five years of experience in HVAC design and 3D modeling. Responsibilities include supporting HVAC design efforts and preparing technical documentation. The candidate must have an associate degree in a related discipline and be able to pass required pre-employment checks. This rewarding position offers engaging work in a supportive environment, contributing to vital national security operations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in HVAC Design.
• Ability to maintain and incorporate technical drawings.
• Must pass drug screening and medical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Support design efforts for HVAC systems.
• Prepare and interpret technical drawings.
• Coordinate document verification with personnel.

Skills

HVAC Design

3D Modeling

Technical documentation

Project management

Education

Associate degree in HVAC or Fire Protection

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff employed directly by the security complex. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, 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.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Designer to support design efforts for HVAC. Below job requirements/preferred requirements relate to job tasks required for this position.

• 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.
• The position requires the 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 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 - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

Job ID

2026-22287

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.