HVAC Test & Evaluation Scientist for Building Efficiency

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA seeks engineers to advance energy efficiency in homes and buildings. The role focuses on HVAC testing, building science, and environmental chamber operations, supporting DOE programs and other public/private clients.

Ideal candidates bring mechanical/electrical engineering training with hands-on test experience, including project cost reviews and system diagnostics. Flexible schedules enhance collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or higher in mechanical/electrical engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• MS/MA with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support HVAC/building efficiency research for DOE projects.
• Serve as SME for environmental chambers and related systems.
• Review costs and procure project equipment and labor.
• Contribute to testing, validation, and design of building energy solutions.

Skills

Building science

HVAC testing

Environmental chamber operation

Test equipment setup

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MS/MA in related field

PhD with 1+ year experience

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

JCI Metasys

Tridium Niagara

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA seeks engineers to advance energy efficiency in homes and buildings. The role focuses on HVAC testing, building science, and environmental chamber operations, supporting DOE programs and other public/private clients.

Ideal candidates bring mechanical/electrical engineering training with hands-on test experience, including project cost reviews and system diagnostics. Flexible schedules enhance collaboration across teams.