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Bechtel Corporation · 5 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - Nuclear

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) for the Natrium Reactor project. The role involves supporting the design development of Mechanical HVAC systems and equipment, preparing calculations, drawings, and specifications while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design HVAC systems for nuclear facilities

Originate and check HVAC design and procurement documents, including, but not limited to, ventilation and instrumentation diagrams (V&IDs), supporting calculations, data sheets, engineering specifications, and material requisitions

Support interfacing mechanical and fire protection design and procurement activities

Evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support engineering design decisions

Coordinate mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups

Originate, check and review conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals

Provide technical assistance to other HVAC personnel and interact with interfacing project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards

Assist project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution

Prepare mechanical engineering reports for clients, as required

Mentor and assist junior HVAC team members

Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Apply knowledge of industry, and regulatory guides, codes, and standards

Complete quality engineering task assignments within budget and on schedule

Support and implement the Bechtel Quality Culture in day-to-day work activities

Qualification

HVAC designMechanical systemsHeat load calculationsHVAC softwareU.S. Professional Engineering LicenseTeam collaborationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive related professional work experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive related professional work experience

Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Fundamental understanding and proficiency of HVAC design, ASHRAE fundamentals, and mechanical systems

Experience developing heat load, airflow and static pressure drop calculations

Experience developing HVAC airflow diagrams and/or ventilation and instrumentation diagrams

Experience selecting HVAC equipment solutions to meet design requirements and develop procurement specifications to support the requisition process

Experience collaborating/leading in a multi-discipline team to develop engineering and procurement design deliverables for large complex projects

Experience with HVAC specific software such as Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, etc

Ability to implement industry codes and standards into HVAC system design

Preferred

A competitive candidate will have experience in HVAC or mechanical design on large government and/or capital projects along with an aptitude to take on new work

U.S. Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain)