Mechanical Engineer - HVAC and Plumbing Systems

The role

This person will design and develop HVAC and plumbing systems and oversee their installation. They will also provide engineering support for maintenance within commercial and institutional facilities.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for new construction and renovation projects
• Prepare detailed schematics, technical drawings, specifications, and reports using CAD and BIM software
• Perform complex engineering calculations including cooling and heating load, airflow, ductwork, and psychrometric analysis
• Work with Facilities Maintenance and cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, and contractors
• Ensure mechanical designs and installations comply with local, state, and federal building codes and standards
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend remedies and efficiency improvements
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials and equipment
• Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable design practices
• Develop and document HVAC and plumbing design criteria

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical design or facilities engineering, with a focus on building systems
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) and BIM software
• Proficiency with HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software
• Strong understanding of building mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing
• Ability to use energy modeling and engineering analysis tools
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and building codes
• Knowledge of psychrometrics, ventilation, indoor air quality, and temperature and humidity control principles
• Knowledge of domestic water, sanitary drainage, and vent system design principles, including backflow prevention
• Ability to evaluate equipment and system alternatives based on capacity, reliability, maintainability, energy use, and life-cycle cost
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with BMS’s such as WebCTRL, Carrier HAP, or TRANE Trace

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k)
• Pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Before you apply

• You need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information
• Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues a

About the company

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They aim to commercialize the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR).