Mechanical Engineer - HVAC and Plumbing Systems

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Onsite work in commercial, institutional, laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, prototyping, test, and controlled environments; occasional travel of approximately 5% may be required. The role occasionally requires weekend work, schedule flexibility, and extended hours for launch and critical project timelines.

Company

Development and commercialization of fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature nuclear reactors designed to support clean energy with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of HVAC and plumbing systems for new construction and renovation projects.
• Prepare schematics, technical drawings, specifications, and reports using CAD and BIM software.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, airflow and ductwork calculations, psychrometric analysis, and related engineering analyses.
• Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance, architects, structural and electrical engineers, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and project managers.
• Support construction, installation, and commissioning by reviewing shop drawings, conducting site inspections, and resolving field issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and operational difficulties, select equipment and materials, integrate sustainable design practices, and review maintainability and service access.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical design or facilities engineering focused on building systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD and Revit, as well as BIM software.
• Proficiency with HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software and the ability to use engineering analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of building mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and building codes, including ASHRAE and NFPA.
• Knowledge of psychrometrics, ventilation, indoor air quality, and temperature and humidity control principles.
• Knowledge of domestic water, sanitary drainage, vent system design principles, and backflow prevention.
• Ability to evaluate equipment and system alternatives by capacity, reliability, maintainability, energy use, and life-cycle cost.
• Ability to work in varied environments, use required PPE, communicate safety issues, and move or position objects up to 25 lbs.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with BMS tools such as WebCTRL, Carrier HAP, or TRANE Trace.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive compensation packages.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k), pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits through FSA.
• Work includes office, outdoor, laboratory, nuclear/radiological, prototyping, test, manufacturing, industrial, and controlled environments with required safety procedures and PPE.