Mechanical Design Engineer Specializing in HVAC

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear | QualTech NP Cincinnati is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in HVAC. The role focuses on developing and delivering engineering solutions for the Nuclear industry, including air handling units, chillers, and dampers.

You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust system designs. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree and 2–6 years of related experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2–6 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into system plans and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Experience in highly regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and ensure proposals meet specs.
• Provide innovative, practical engineering solutions.
• Design, test and qualify HVAC systems and equipment.
• Analyze mechanical systems, machinery, and fluid flow.
• Coordinate with customers and vendors to address requirements.
• Support meetings, site visits and customer discussions.

Skills

System design

Technical documentation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Mechanical engineering focus

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer Specializing in HVAC

Mechanical/HVAC Engineers at the Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division QualTech NP Cincinnati location supports the development and delivery of product and service solutions by utilizing technical expertise to provide engineering and execution of customer projects. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop solutions, support proposal development, and execute project requirements on receipt of orders. The HVAC product line covers a wide range of products to support the Nuclear Industry including Air Handling Units, Chillers, Dampers, and more. As an HVAC Engineer, you will play a vital role within the assigned business segment supporting profitable growth in a dynamic industry. This position reports to the Engineering Director and requires interaction with customers, suppliers, engineering, program management, operations, sales and quality assurance to support both domestic and international products and services for the Nuclear Industry.

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary Information: $82,000 - $110,000 per year, plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People!

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Analyzing customer requirements, specifications and associated industry standards and developing clear, concise and accurate technical input to proposals ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Providing innovative, practical solutions to advance technical engineering problems.
• Prepare, develop, modify and evaluate methods for designing, testing and qualifying a variety of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated success designing and analyzing mechanical systems, machinery, fluid (air, water) flow.
• Determines technical objectives and develops innovative, practical solutions to advance technical engineering problems.
• Supporting project meetings, walk-downs or site visits, and customer discussions.
• Supporting effective customer & vendor communications, ensuring that all requirements and expectations are addressed effectively and timely.
• Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, varied and highly regulated environment.

What You Bring:

• Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, Mechanical with experience in Thermal Systems or related HVAC (pumps, fans, compressors) preferred.
• Two (2) to Six (6) years of related experience in an engineering role preferred.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into system plans and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to customer and engineering challenges.
• Effective communication skills for presenting to customers and working across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel (up to 10%) to customer sites as needed for technical support and implementation activities.
• Commitment to continuous learning, technical skill development and collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Capable of coordinating multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic engineering processes and procedures and experience in a highly regulated industry (Nuclear Aerospace, Defense).
• Familiarity with ASME AG-1 preferred.
• Attention to detail is a must.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear | QualTech NP Cincinnati

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear focuses on the provision of products and services to the commercial nuclear power industry and Department of Energy facilities.

QualTech NP , a product and service brand of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, is the nuclear power industry’s leading provider of environmental qualification and commercial grade dedication services. With over 40 years of international experience, Curtiss-Wright Nuclear continues to supply products and services that are designed to ensure optimal plant performance and guarantee public safety for the existing fleet of operating plants and the development of the next generation plants.

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/qualtech-np/default.aspx

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants:

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants:

EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.