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HVAC Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · HybridFull-time$69–100K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$69–100K/yr
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FLHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The HVAC Engineer 2 will design HVAC systems and resolve engineering issues for laboratory, industrial, and nuclear facility work. The role includes developing system designs and calculations, preparing equipment specifications and engineering studies, and supporting project teams and clients. It follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week. The position requires a mechanical engineering degree and relevant HVAC design experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HVAC System DesignVentilation System DesignHeating System DesignChilled Water System DesignTRACE 700 or Carrier HAPDesign Flow DiagramsP&IDsHVAC Codes and StandardsAutoCADCADMEMicroStationEmerging TechnologiesAIAutomationProgramming

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering1+ Years HVAC Design ExperiencePE LicenseASHRAE Membership

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Responsibilities

  • You will work on challenging assignments that include designing of HVAC systems, investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of HVAC engineering issues

  • You will meet with others to develop integrated HVAC systems including the following:

  • Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Systems

  • Control room HVAC

  • Laboratory HVAC

  • Chilled water system design

  • Heating system design

  • Provide support in the planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating of the detailed design phases of all aspects of facility engineering work

  • Perform design calculations and develop detailed system design

  • Prepare technical specifications for HVAC equipment

  • Prepare engineering studies

  • You will provide support to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to assure a complete and timely design

  • You will assist senior engineers with reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and may present findings and recommendations to clients and peers

  • Familiarity with ASHRAE and Current HVAC Industry Codes and Standards

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required

  • 1 or more years of relevant HVAC system, ventilation systems, heating systems, and chilled water system design experience for laboratory and/or industrial facilities

  • Proficiency in TRACE 700 or Carrier HAP

  • Ability to create design flow diagrams, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

  • Prior knowledge of relevant codes and standards applicable to HVAC and ventilation system

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • AutoCAD

  • CADME

  • MicroStation

  • PE license

  • ASHRAE Membership

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Life & Accident Insurance

  • Disability Coverage

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Back-Up Daycare

  • FSA & HSA

  • 401(k)

  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account

  • Merit Scholarship Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program

  • Tuition Assistance

  • First Professional Licensure Bonus

  • Employee Referral Bonus

  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Bereavement Leave

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$69,298 - $99,644

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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CityPalm Beach Gardens

StateFL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestHVAC Engineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-28049

Business GroupNuclear Power Group

DepartmentHVAC Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 587 open HVAC Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–100K/yr
  • US median$91–152K/yr265 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $84K, is 32% below the US median midpoint ($124K) — in the lowest quarter of HVAC Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open HVAC Engineer jobs in Florida and 587 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four HVAC Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 528 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 342 of the 587 open HVAC Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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