Principal Mechanical Engineer Facility Commissioning & HVAC

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Energy (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings plan

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a seasoned mechanical commissioning oversight engineer to ensure HVAC and life safety systems meet design requirements and turnover readiness. You will review procedures, coordinate with end-users, and resolve vendor issues to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold advanced degrees in a technical field and have substantial experience in facility commissioning, drawing interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration within DOE-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with 9+ years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree in a related field with 7+ years; or
• Doctorate in a related field with 3+ years; or currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical commissioning oversight for HVAC, exhaust systems, heat recovery units, life safety mechanical systems and other facility equipment.
• Review scripts, Pre Test Checklists (PTCs), mechanical test procedures, and installation quality to ensure design requirements and turnover readiness.
• Support walkdowns with end-users, validate redline drawing accuracy, resolve vendor issues, and coordinate training and testing logistics.

Skills

HVAC experience

Mechanical equipment installation

Fluid/thermal systems

Facility commissioning experience

Coordination and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical/engineering/science

Master's degree in related technical/engineering/science

Doctorate degree in related technical/engineering/science

Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer/Refueling Engineer/FMP RPCO Engineer

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a seasoned mechanical commissioning oversight engineer to ensure HVAC and life safety systems meet design requirements and turnover readiness. You will review procedures, coordinate with end-users, and resolve vendor issues to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold advanced degrees in a technical field and have substantial experience in facility commissioning, drawing interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration within DOE-related projects.