Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Develop mechanical designs for systems including piping, plumbing, compressed air, chilled water, steam, and utility systems.
• Create 3D models and construction drawings using Revit and Revit MEP.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on project design and coordination.
• Aid in building load calculations and equipment selection.
• Support the development of conceptual designs and project cost estimates.
• Design ventilation and indoor air quality solutions.
• Assist with site visits to gather field information and support retrofit projects.
• Aid in BIM coordination and construction document development.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Revit experience, gained through an internship or current professional role, with the ability to create and manage 3D mechanical and HVAC models.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, supported by a Mechanical Engineering degree or closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience or academic exposure to HVAC design and HVAC engineering for building and industrial systems.
• Ability to work semi-independently, managing tasks and priorities while collaborating effectively within a project team.
• Proficiency with building systems design, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection components.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar drafting tools to prepare and modify mechanical and building system drawings.
• Experience performing building load calculations and using building load/modeling software such as HAP and Trane Trace.
• Capability to specify mechanical equipment and building utility systems based on performance, code, and project requirements.
• Ability to prepare clear engineering reports and technical presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to perform site visits and occasional overnight travel for retrofit and modernization projects.
• Understanding of BIM processes and construction documentation standards for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with Revit MEP for integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design workflows.
• Background in plumbing design, including plumbing/fire protection systems and related construction documents.
• Exposure to fire protection design and coordination within industrial and commercial building projects.
• Familiarity with electrical systems as they relate to mechanical and building services integration.
• Experience with BIM coordination, including managing redlines and updates to construction documents.
• Knowledge of industrial design and building systems for manufacturing and advanced production facilities.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail in preparing mechanical and HVAC drawings.
• Interest in professional growth opportunities or leadership roles.
• Ability to identify and communicate energy-saving opportunities through assessments and analysis.
• Comfort presenting technical information to project teams, clients, and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $60.09/hr.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.