Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - HVAC Lead

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho; On-site; USD 106,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

401(k) Savings plan & CAP

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a senior engineer to lead mechanical commissioning oversight for HVAC and related systems on the SFHP project. You will review documentation, ensure turnover readiness, and coordinate with end-users and contractors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, drawing interpretation, and integration of commissioning activities into the project schedule, with a focus on safety and reliability of naval systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 7 years; or Doctorate with 3 years; or currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
• Preferred: experience with HVAC, mechanical equipment installation, and fluid/thermal systems.
• Preferred: facility commissioning experience and strong coordination and communication skills with ability to interpret drawings, redlines, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical commissioning oversight for HVAC, exhaust systems, heat recovery units, life safety mechanical systems, and related equipment.
• Review scripts, PTCs, mechanical test procedures and installation quality to ensure turnover readiness.
• Support end-user walkdowns, validate redline drawing accuracy, and resolve vendor-related issues.
• Integrate commissioning activities into the project schedule and coordinate training and testing logistics.

Skills

HVAC experience

mechanical equipment installation

fluid/thermal systems

coordination and communication

interpret mechanical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a senior engineer to lead mechanical commissioning oversight for HVAC and related systems on the SFHP project. You will review documentation, ensure turnover readiness, and coordinate with end-users and contractors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, drawing interpretation, and integration of commissioning activities into the project schedule, with a focus on safety and reliability of naval systems.