HVAC Engineer

Orano; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Orano in Oak Ridge, Tennessee as an HVAC Engineer for Project IKE, a cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility. You will lead the design and installation of complex climate control systems crucial for energy independence.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Strong HVAC design skills and experience in compliance codes are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HVAC system design, especially in nuclear or heavy industrial settings.
• Proven ability to lead engineering projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, DOE/NRC codes.

Responsibilities

• Create HVAC system designs for uranium enrichment facilities.
• Oversee HVAC engineering work ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate HVAC into facility design.

Skills

HVAC system design

Technical authority

Compliance with safety standards

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry. Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting‑edge technologies, safe, high value‑added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation.

Overview

Step into a career‑defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE—a cutting‑edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As the HVAC Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of building one of the most advanced clean energy infrastructures in the country.

This isn’t just another HVAC role. You’ll be leading the design, installation, and commissioning of complex climate control systems for a multi‑billion‑dollar facility that will power America’s energy independence. From precision cooling for high‑tech centrifuge equipment to large‑scale ventilation systems that meet rigorous nuclear standards, your expertise will shape the backbone of a transformative project.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, solve big engineering challenges, and leave a legacy in sustainable energy—Project IKE is calling.

Key Responsibilities

As Orano’s HVAC Engineer, your main responsibility will be to create HVAC system designs and analysis for uranium enrichment facilities, ensuring high‑integrity, and safety‑critical performance. Other duties include:

• Serve as the technical authority on HVAC systems, providing mentorship to junior engineers and reviewing deliverables.
• Oversee and coordinate HVAC engineering work performed by the EPC contractor, ensuring compliance with design intent, nuclear safety standards, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Ensure all HVAC design and construction activities comply with applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, DOE/NRC requirements).
• Develop and approve design documentation including system flow diagrams, duct layouts, equipment specifications, load calculations, and control sequences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, and nuclear safety engineers) to integrate HVAC systems into facility design.
• Evaluate and approve vendor equipment specifications, submittals, and drawings for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Support safety and reliability assessments including ventilation performance, confinement integrity, and testing protocols.
• Conduct and oversee site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities for HVAC systems.
• Represent the organization in technical reviews, audits, and inspections with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk mitigation strategies.