HVAC Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear
The HVAC Engineer 1 role at Confidential Client involves designing and troubleshooting HVAC systems for nuclear power applications, including safety and non-safety related commercial and industrial ventilation, control room, and laboratory HVAC systems. The position supports integrated system design, collaboration with project teams, and career development through peer learning, contributing to innovative and sustainable nuclear energy solutions.
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Responsibilities
- Design HVAC systems for nuclear and industrial projects, including chilled water, heating, and control-room systems
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve HVAC engineering issues across safety and non-safety systems
- Develop integrated HVAC layouts for commercial/industrial ventilation, laboratory HVAC, and control-room environments
- Perform calculations and produce detailed system designs and specifications
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to deliver complete, timely designs
- Support peer learning and knowledge sharing through formal communities of practice and engineering processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
- Familiarity with heat transfer and thermodynamics as applied to HVAC component design
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Valued (but not required) qualifications:
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Related internship or co-op engineering experience
- Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Engineer-in-Training designation
- 1–3 years’ experience or familiarity with HVAC system design
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and load calculation tools (TRACE 700, 3D load software)
Technology & Innovation
- Use of data, automation, AI, and other digital tools may be part of project work to support engineering analysis, design, and workflow improvements
- Candidates who can learn and apply relevant digital tools while exercising professional judgment are preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range (posted): $62,998 - $90,586 per year
- Estimated market salary (third‑party estimate): $122,280 per year
- Comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, vision)
- Life & accident insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program (EAP)
- 401(k), tuition assistance, employee discounts, referral bonuses, and more
- Paid vacation, paid personal/sick time (PST), paid parental leave, and paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements and other work-life balance programs
About the Business Unit
Join the Confidential Client’s Nuclear Power Group and work on projects that support clean, carbon‑free energy: small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technologies, commercial reactor restarts, life extension and digital modernization of existing plants, and international new-build projects. The group emphasizes safety, innovation, and sustainability.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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