HVAC Engineer
System One
Richland, WA
Location: Richland , Washington
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $126,000 - $171,000 annually
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
System One is hiring HVAC Engineers for direct, full-time roles supporting engineering projects across the full project lifecycle. While nuclear experience is preferred, candidates from other highly regulated or complex industrial environments are encouraged to apply. You’ll work with cross-functional engineering teams, supply chain partners, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, compliant HVAC solutions for mission-critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support HVAC system design, analysis, modifications, and implementation across project phases
Support requirements-driven engineering and maintain strong technical documentation and traceability
Contribute through planning, design, execution, commissioning/turnover, and closeout
Coordinate with supply chain and procurement teams for equipment sourcing, vendor technical reviews, and submittals
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and present technical updates to clients and leadership as needed
Manage multiple deliverables with strong prioritization, deadline tracking, and follow-through
Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions
Apply innovative thinking and adaptability while maintaining safety and quality expectations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Depending on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science may also be accepted
Minimum 7 years of related experience
Good knowledge of project life cycles, methodologies, and execution phases
Good understanding of HVAC engineering principles within a complex facility environment
Familiarity with supply chain and procurement practices
Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation fundamentals
Strong stakeholder coordination, teamwork, and communication skills (including presentations)
Strong organizational skills: prioritization, multitasking, and deadline tracking
Demonstrated problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Nuclear industry experience (preferred, not required)
Experience working under controlled documentation and quality-focused processes in regulated environments
Background supporting industrial, manufacturing, power generation, or critical facility infrastructure
Benefits SummaryCompetitive salary (plus bonus potential)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Professional development/tuition support
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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About the Company
System One
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.