Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will oversee the integration of mechanical building system requirements for a nuclear fusion demonstration system. You will work across teams to develop building systems and work with contractors during construction. Following construction, you will handle operation, maintenance, and future upgrades of the building systems.

What you will do

• Develop facility mechanical equipment requirements and guidelines for building systems including HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems.
• Assist in the design and development of utility systems including pneumatic, fluid, and vacuum systems.
• Interface with engineers, scientists, and technicians to obtain facility mechanical inputs.
• Work with the Infrastructure Design Team to ensure building mechanical systems are documented and designed appropriately for permitting design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Develop building systems commissioning, maintenance, and operations plans.

Required qualifications

• Minimum BS, Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 7+ years of experience working in design, construction, facility operations, and commissioning for industrial, manufacturing, or research facilities
• Experience with HVAC, process piping, fire sprinkler, and plumbing systems
• Hands on experience with industrial, manufacturing, or research facility commissioning and operations
• Strong multidisciplinary program management skills and ability to work diligently across cross functional teams
• Proactive, doer, and self starter mindset
• Cooperative and positive attitude which influences your peers to be the best versions of themselves
• Track record of reliability and ability to drive results

Nice to have

• PE license
• Experience working in a startup
• Experience working in industries such as: fusion, energy, aerospace, chemical

Benefits

• Industry-Competitive Salary
• Equity Plan
• 6% Employer 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Before you apply

• This position may require access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws.
• Access is provided only to individuals who are classified as 'U.S. Persons.'
• U.S. Persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

About the company

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. The company is designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system.