Mechanical Design Engineer Specializing in HVAC (Nuclear)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Onsite role with up to 10% travel to customer sites. U.S. Person status is required due to the nature of the work and potential access to export-controlled information.

Salary: $82,000–$110,000 per year, plus bonus.

Company

hirify.global Nuclear provides products and services for the commercial nuclear power industry and Department of Energy facilities, including environmental qualification and commercial grade dedication services.

What you will do

• Analyze customer requirements, specifications, and industry standards to prepare accurate technical input for proposals.
• Design, test, and qualify HVAC systems and equipment, including air handling units, chillers, dampers, pumps, fans, and compressors.
• Develop practical solutions for complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid-flow engineering problems.
• Translate technical requirements into system plans and project documentation.
• Support project meetings, walk-downs, site visits, customer discussions, and technical implementation activities.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, engineering, program management, operations, sales, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required; additional security screening may apply for export-controlled information.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• Two to six years of related engineering experience.
• Experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems and air or water fluid flow.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to customer sites and coordinate multiple responsibilities.

Nice to have

• Experience with thermal systems or HVAC equipment such as pumps, fans, and compressors.
• Experience in a highly regulated nuclear, aerospace, or defense industry.
• Familiarity with ASME AG-1.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee stock purchase plan, referral program, recognition, and competitive pay.