Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - Nuclear at Bechtel Corporation in Knoxville, TN | Kablio

Role

Description

hvac design

procurement docs

engineering reports

technical assistance

coordination

quality engineering

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.
Assist project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
Support interfacing mechanical and fire protection design and procurement activities.
Prepare mechanical engineering reports for clients, as required.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support engineering design decisions.
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.
Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
Design HVAC systems for nuclear facilities.
Mentor and assist junior HVAC team members.
Coordinate mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups.
Complete quality engineering task assignments within budget and on schedule.
Support and implement the Bechtel Quality Culture in day-to-day work activities.
Originate, check and review conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals.

Requirements

bachelors

pe license

hvac design

ashrae

carrier hap

8 years

Ability to implement industry codes and standards into HVAC system design.
Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Experience developing HVAC airflow diagrams and/or ventilation and instrumentation diagrams.
Level Two: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive related professional work experience.
Experience selecting HVAC equipment solutions to meet design requirements and develop procurement specifications to support the requisition process.
Apply knowledge of industry, and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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).
Experience collaborating/leading in a multi-discipline team to develop engineering and procurement design deliverables for large complex projects.
Fundamental understanding and proficiency of HVAC design, ASHRAE fundamentals, and mechanical systems.
Experience with HVAC specific software such as Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, etc.
Level One: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive related professional work experience.
Experience developing heat load, airflow and static pressure drop calculations.

Benefits

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

must be authorized to live and work in the u.s. without sponsorship

Security clearance

must complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check

Company

Overview

1935

Hoover Dam Completion

The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.

560 vessels

WWII Shipyard Production

During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.

$17B

Annual Revenue

Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.

25,000+

Global Projects Completed

Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.

The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.

Culture + Values

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

Fleet Emissions Reduction

Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.

Net Zero 2050

Emissions Goal

Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.

Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.

Inclusion & Diversity

900 Colleagues

Completed MARC Program

A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.

150+ Participants

Women@Bechtel Conference 2022

The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.

260 Female Professionals

Engineering & Safety Roles

Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.

Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces

2022 Recognition

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.

Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.

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Role

Description

hvac design

procurement docs

engineering reports

technical assistance

coordination

quality engineering

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.
Assist project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
Support interfacing mechanical and fire protection design and procurement activities.
Prepare mechanical engineering reports for clients, as required.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support engineering design decisions.
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.
Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
Design HVAC systems for nuclear facilities.
Mentor and assist junior HVAC team members.
Coordinate mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups.
Complete quality engineering task assignments within budget and on schedule.
Support and implement the Bechtel Quality Culture in day-to-day work activities.
Originate, check and review conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals.

Requirements

bachelors

pe license

hvac design

ashrae

carrier hap

8 years

Ability to implement industry codes and standards into HVAC system design.
Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Experience developing HVAC airflow diagrams and/or ventilation and instrumentation diagrams.
Level Two: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive related professional work experience.
Experience selecting HVAC equipment solutions to meet design requirements and develop procurement specifications to support the requisition process.
Apply knowledge of industry, and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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).
Experience collaborating/leading in a multi-discipline team to develop engineering and procurement design deliverables for large complex projects.
Fundamental understanding and proficiency of HVAC design, ASHRAE fundamentals, and mechanical systems.
Experience with HVAC specific software such as Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, etc.
Level One: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive related professional work experience.
Experience developing heat load, airflow and static pressure drop calculations.

Benefits

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

must be authorized to live and work in the u.s. without sponsorship

Security clearance

must complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check

Company

Overview

1935

Hoover Dam Completion

The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.

560 vessels

WWII Shipyard Production

During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.

$17B

Annual Revenue

Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.

25,000+

Global Projects Completed

Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.

The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.

Culture + Values

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

Fleet Emissions Reduction

Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.

Net Zero 2050

Emissions Goal

Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.

Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.

Inclusion & Diversity

900 Colleagues

Completed MARC Program

A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.

150+ Participants

Women@Bechtel Conference 2022

The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.

260 Female Professionals

Engineering & Safety Roles

Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.

Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces

2022 Recognition

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.

Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.

Articles

Our Services

Careers – Construction Services

Job Fraud Alert

People & Culture