Nuclear Facility HVAC Engineer — Systems Design & Ops

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an HVAC Engineer to shape the future of energy and nuclear research at the Materials and Fuels Complex. You will apply engineering principles for assigned work and support infrastructure through analysis, design, fabrication, installation, configuration management, and operational performance assessment.

This role emphasizes safe design and operation of facility systems, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and maintaining the technical baseline across

Qualifications

• Level 2: ABET-accredited bachelor’s in mechanical/electrical engineering plus 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years experience.
• Level 3: ABET-accredited bachelor’s in mechanical/electrical engineering plus 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with 2 years experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L clearance (US Citizenship).
• Experience in commercial or industrial HVAC design; knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, and IBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, maintain, install, and test facility systems and process support to ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor facility operations to identify practices that violate safety regulations or could jeopardize safety.
• Develop and write procedures for modification and operation of facilities, equipment, and processes.
• Direct operating or maintenance activities to ensure efficiency and safety standards.
• Maintain configuration management and the technical baseline for multiple systems and components.
• Support operations, maintenance, and project personnel to meet operational and research needs.

Skills

HVAC design

Regulatory compliance

System safety awareness

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

HVAC load calculation software

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an HVAC Engineer to shape the future of energy and nuclear research at the Materials and Fuels Complex. You will apply engineering principles for assigned work and support infrastructure through analysis, design, fabrication, installation, configuration management, and operational performance assessment.

This role emphasizes safe design and operation of facility systems, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and maintaining the technical baseline across