HVAC Engineer

Company: CPS/Comtech
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

HVAC Mechanical Engineer (Contract) - Oak Ridge, TN

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Potential for Extension)
Pay Rate: $50-$70/hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule: 4/10s - Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Start times are flexible)
Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain site access and complete security clearance protocols.

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanical Engineer to support a major government construction project based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a mechanically minded professional who's comfortable applying HVAC principles in a highly technical environment. This position starts as a one-year contract with competitive hourly pay and the possibility of extension.

You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team tackling everything from design and commissioning to safety analysis and code compliance. If you have experience in HVAC system design and want to contribute to a significant and impactful infrastructure project, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

Develop and update HVAC design documents, including V&IDs and formal calculations.


Contribute to the design, review, and commissioning of mechanical systems.


Assist with walkdowns, testing, and safety evaluations on site.


Support hazard and safety analysis related to HVAC systems.


Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to resolve mechanical interface issues.


Interpret industry codes and regulatory standards to ensure compliance.


Serve as a technical resource for both the project team and construction management.



What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.


2-5 years of professional engineering experience, or 6-9 years of relevant industry experience without a degree.


Solid understanding of mechanical system design, especially HVAC.


Familiarity with codes and standards (especially ASHRAE).


Proficiency in software tools such as:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


Trane TRACE--- 700 and VariTrane--- Duct Designer


FATHOM and Arrow fluid analysis programs




Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.


Experience with construction environments and an understanding of project execution cycles.



Additional Notes:

All applicants must be U.S. citizens due to federal site access requirements.


Random drug and alcohol testing is a condition of employment.


A background check and site security clearance will be required prior to assignment.

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