Lead HVAC Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & AD&D

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k) plan

Pre-Tax Commuter

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced HVAC engineer to design and optimize systems for commercial, laboratory, and industrial facilities in a hybrid, United States-based role. You will perform detailed design, calculations, and specifications, coordinating with clients and suppliers, and guiding junior staff where needed.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with TRACE 700 or 3D+, AutoCAD, and Microstation.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Ten+ years of HVAC system and chilled water design experience for commercial, labs, and industrial facilities.
• Proficiency in TRACE 700 or 3D+ and CAD tools AutoCAD/Microstation.
• Prior knowledge of relevant HVAC and ventilation codes and standards.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, and laboratory facilities.
• Perform design calculations and develop detailed system designs.
• Prepare HVAC equipment specifications and engineering studies.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure timely design.
• Assist senior engineers with reviews of existing facilities and propose upgrades.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE and current HVAC industry codes and standards.

Skills

HVAC design

P&IDs

AutoCAD

Microstation

TRACE 700

3D+

Spanish-English

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

TRACE 700

3D+

Job description

Responsibilities

You will work on challenging assignments that include designing of HVAC systems, investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of HVAC engineering issues

• You will meet with others to develop integrated HVAC systems including the following:
  • Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Systems
  • Control room HVAC
  • Laboratory HVAC
  • Chilled water system design
  • Heating system design
• Provide support in the planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating of the detailed design phases of all aspects of facility engineering work
• Perform design calculations and develop detailed system design
• Prepare technical specifications for HVAC equipment
• Prepare engineering studies
• You will provide support to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to assure a complete and timely design
• You will assist senior engineers with reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and may present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
• Familiarity with ASHRAE and Current HVAC Industry Codes and Standards

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required
• Ten or more years of relevant HVAC system and chilled water system design experience for commercial, laboratories and industrial facilities
• Proficiency in TRACE 700 or 3D+ program, AutoCAD and Microstation; Ability to create design flow diagrams, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams(P&IDs)
• Prior knowledge of relevant codes and standards applicable to HVAC and ventilation system
• Preparing HVAC studies
• Planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating of the detailed design phases of all aspects of facility engineering work
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write)

Valued but not required:

• ASHRAE Membership
• PE license preferred

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance