Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Paducah (Nuclear Enrichment)

Location: Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Salary: $90,000–$175,000 annually

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates uranium enrichment facilities to produce low-cost nuclear fuel for advanced reactors and critical industries.

What you will do

• Design and analyze mechanical systems for a greenfield uranium enrichment facility from concept through commissioning.
• Own HVAC systems, central plant systems including chillers, boilers, and heat exchangers, plus ductwork and piping distribution sizing.
• Prepare permit-level design packages in Revit and produce drawing sets using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Develop calculations, specifications, and technical reports to validate safe, compliant, and performant designs.
• Collaborate with structural, architectural, electrical, chemical, internal, and external engineering partners.
• Support vendor activities, troubleshooting, feasibility studies, scope definition, and project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience in fast-paced, highly technical, consulting, or large-scale mission-critical construction environments.
• Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash.
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) knowledge.
• Experience developing custom details and applying local or state code requirements.
• Evidence of exceptional ability through prior projects, portfolios, or completed products.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a greenfield nuclear enrichment facility using a first-principles engineering approach.
• Mission-driven environment focused on making nuclear energy more affordable.
• Culture emphasizing urgency, accountability, and transparency.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives through stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus access to a 401(k) retirement plan.