Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer – Aiken, SC or Knoxville, TN

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We provide integrated engineering and consulting services across a variety of industries.

Job Summary

TechSource, a Salas O’Brien Company, is hiring a full‑time Senior HVAC Engineer to serve as the technical subject matter expert to identify candidates and work scope for future business growth, conduct construction document reviews, and work on large-scale projects from planning to execution phases supporting Department of Energy (DOE) facilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify candidates and work scope for large HVAC projects at two Department of Energy facilities.
• Provide HVAC technical direction to engineers.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate process/engineering team/design projects from inception to project startup.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 7 or more years of HVAC engineering experience in nuclear facilities, including project management experience.
• US citizenship is required.
• Working knowledge of federal (including DOE Orders), state, and local codes and standards applicable to HVAC design and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE Q or Top Secret security clearance.
• DOE/NNSA work experience or knowledge.

Location

Hybrid work arrangement in Aiken, SC or Knoxville, TN, depending on your location.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $180,000- $230,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.