HVAC Design Engineer (Uranium Processing Facility)

  • Craig Technologies
  • Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Title: HVAC Design Engineer (Uranium Processing Facility)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Citizenship Requirement: Yes

Req #: 3871 (2870)

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000

Expected Contract Length: 1 year with potential for extensions.

US Citizenship Required

The UPF project works on a 4/10 schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is: Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Project Overview:

Craig Technologies' government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UPF is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar project and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy's largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration's largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 4/10 schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is: Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidates must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in HVAC design, development, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes by applying applicable HVAC safety, techniques, procedures and criteria to originate reports, drawings, calculations, and more with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. You will collaborate and support other engineering disciplines for mechanical matters. Your professional work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques and criteria will enable you to make impactful contributions to the team.

Major Responsibilities:

Support project needs for design, design review, commissioning, testing, code interpretations, and walk downs at project locations, as required. Apply the principles of HVAC safety in the development of structures, systems, and components. Develop and revise Ventilation and Instrumentation Diagrams (V&IDs), formal calculations, etc. Support safety analyses and hazards analyses Evaluates, selects, and applies standardmechanicalengineering methods, techniques, procedures, andcriteria, using independent judgment in makingadaptations and modifications Coordinates work and collaborates with otherengineering disciplines Provides technical assistance to other mechanicalpersonnel and will interact with project functions,the customer, and regulatory agency personnel inthe resolution of complex regulatory issues andindustry codes and standards Provides assistance toproject and constructionmanagement in identifying and complying withproject mechanical requirements and in addressingissues as they arise during project execution

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with 2 - 5 years years of progressive professional work experience or 6 - 9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of construction roles, practices, and economics.

  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards (specifically ASHRAE).
  • Knowledge of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Proficient in the use of Trane TRACETM 700 and VariTraneTM Duct Designer software.
  • Knowledge of FATHOM and Arrow fluid analysis programs.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000; however, Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

  • All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. *

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Job ID: 478450507
Originally Posted on: 5/25/2025

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