HVAC Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HVAC Engineer 2 will design HVAC systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a range of HVAC engineering issues. The role involves developing integrated systems for commercial and industrial ventilation, control room HVAC, laboratory HVAC, chilled water, and heating. The position supports detailed facility engineering design, including planning and scheduling, design calculations, system design, equipment specifications, and engineering studies. The engineer will work with other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to deliver complete and timely designs, and will assist senior engineers in evaluating existing facilities and recommending upgrades or replacements. The role is based on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• At least 1 year of relevant HVAC system, ventilation system, heating system, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, CADME, or MicroStation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• ASHRAE membership.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and solve HVAC engineering issues.
• Develop integrated commercial and industrial ventilation, control room HVAC, laboratory HVAC, chilled water, and heating systems.
• Support planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed design phases of facility engineering work.
• Perform design calculations and develop detailed system designs.
• Prepare technical specifications for HVAC equipment and prepare engineering studies.
• Support engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to help assure complete and timely designs.
• Assist senior engineers with reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers as appropriate.
• Apply familiarity with ASHRAE and current HVAC industry codes and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level