Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & CAP

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Student Debt Benefit / PTO Sell

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a seasoned Facility Commissioning Engineer in Idaho Falls to oversee mechanical commissioning of HVAC, exhaust, and life safety systems, review scripts and test procedures, and ensure turnover readiness for the SFHP project.

You will work with vendors, validate redlines, and coordinate training and logistics, bringing a strong background in facility commissioning and a collaborative approach to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Requires technical, engineering, or science degree with relevant experience (as per degree level).
• Positions demand experience in facility commissioning and coordination with construction teams.
• Strong ability to interpret mechanical drawings, redlines and specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HVAC experience

Mechanical equipment installation

Fluid/thermal systems knowledge

Facility commissioning experience

Coordination and communication skills

Read drawings and redlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Master's degree in engineering/related field

Doctorate in engineering/related field

Current Senior Reactor Training/Refueling Engineer or RPCO Engineer

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a seasoned Facility Commissioning Engineer in Idaho Falls to oversee mechanical commissioning of HVAC, exhaust, and life safety systems, review scripts and test procedures, and ensure turnover readiness for the SFHP project.

You will work with vendors, validate redlines, and coordinate training and logistics, bringing a strong background in facility commissioning and a collaborative approach to safety and reliability.