HVAC Lead Engineer

Description Métier G - GESTION DE PROJET About Orano Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry. Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting‑edge technologies, safe, high value‑added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Overview Step into a career-defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE—a cutting‑edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As the HVAC Lead Engineer , you’ll be at the forefront of building one of the most advanced clean energy infrastructures in the country. This isn’t just another HVAC role. You’ll be leading the design, installation, and commissioning of complex climate control systems for a multi‑billion‑dollar facility that will power America’s energy independence. From precision cooling for high‑tech centrifuge equipment to large‑scale ventilation systems that meet rigorous nuclear standards, your expertise will shape the backbone of a transformative project. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, solve big engineering challenges, and leave a legacy in sustainable energy—Project IKE is calling. Key Responsibilities As Orano’s HVAC Engineer, your main responsibility will be to create HVAC system designs and analysis for uranium enrichment facilities, ensuring high‑integrity, and safety‑critical performance. Other duties include: Serve as the technical authority on HVAC systems, providing mentorship to junior engineers and reviewing deliverables. Oversee and coordinate HVAC engineering work performed by the EPC contractor, ensuring compliance with design intent, nuclear safety standards, schedule, and quality requirements. Ensure all HVAC design and construction activities comply with applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, DOE/NRC requirements). Develop and approve design documentation including system flow diagrams, duct layouts, equipment specifications, load calculations, and control sequences. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, and nuclear safety engineers) to integrate HVAC systems into facility design. Evaluate and approve vendor equipment specifications, submittals, and drawings for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. Support safety and reliability assessments including ventilation performance, confinement integrity, and testing protocols. Conduct and oversee site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities for HVAC systems. Represent the organization in technical reviews, audits, and inspections with clients, regulators, and stakeholders. Contribute to project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk mitigation strategies. Minimum Qualifications All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher‑level position. BS in Mechanical Engineering. 3-7 years of engineering experience. PE license preferred. MS may substitute for 1-2 years of experience. Strong knowledge of HVAC design principles and standards. Experience with nuclear HVAC requirements. Proficiency in HVAC calculation software. Understanding of building automation systems. Experience with quality assurance requirements. Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability practices. Familiarity with project management principles. This position requires access to classified national security information. In accordance with U.S. government regulations governing such access, only U.S. citizens (natural born or naturalized) are eligible for a security clearance. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a clearance to access classified national security information. Benefits Competitive compensation. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions. 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts. Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company. Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules. Numerous Training and Development opportunities. This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orano Projects Limited