Senior HVAC Engineer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

. Design HVAC systems . Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve HVAC engineering issues . Develop integrated commercial/industrial ventilation, control room HVAC, laboratory HVAC, chilled water, and heating systems .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,019 - $152,807 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC system design, including ventilation, heating, and chilled water systems for commercial and industrial applications. Proficient in technical specifications, design calculations, and relevant codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HVAC System DesignTRACE 700 ProficiencyProcess & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)7+ Years HVAC ExperienceBS in Mechanical Engineering

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Hard Skills

HVAC EngineeringDesign CalculationsTechnical SpecificationsVentilation SystemsHeating SystemsChilled Water SystemsIntegrated System DevelopmentTroubleshooting HVAC IssuesFacility Engineering DesignEngineering Studies

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCADMEMicroStationCarrier HAP

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseASHRAE Membership

Industry Keywords

HVAC Codes and StandardsCommercial HVACIndustrial HVACControl Room HVACLaboratory HVAC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design HVAC systems
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve HVAC engineering issues
Develop integrated commercial/industrial ventilation, control room HVAC, laboratory HVAC, chilled water, and heating systems
Support planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed facility engineering design phases
Perform design calculations and develop detailed system designs
Prepare technical specifications for HVAC equipment
Prepare engineering studies
Support engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs
Assist senior engineers with reviews of existing facilities and propose upgrades and replacements
Present findings and recommendations to clients and peers

Requirements

What you’ll need

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required
7+ years of relevant HVAC system, ventilation systems, heating systems, and chilled water system design experience for laboratory and/or industrial facilities
Proficiency in TRACE 700 or Carrier HAP
Ability to create design flow diagrams and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Prior knowledge of relevant codes and standards applicable to HVAC and ventilation systems
AutoCAD, CADME, MicroStation, PE license, and ASHRAE Membership are valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility