Mechanical Designer

About the role

This role focuses on designing and developing innovative HVAC systems that prioritize sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will use your mechanical engineering expertise and 3D modeling skills to create complex assemblies, select appropriate components, and optimize refrigeration cycles for performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical designs and 3D models for HVAC equipment, including complex assemblies with many parts.
• Select appropriate components such as fans, heat exchangers, compressors, coils, and valves to meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• Analyze refrigeration cycle performance to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and system optimization.
• Review and interpret electrical diagrams and control systems to ensure proper integration with mechanical designs.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations to ensure designs are innovative, compliant, and aligned with best practices.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Participate in product testing activities to validate design performance and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to new product development projects from concept through completion, applying project management and mechanical design skills.
• Aid in equipment design activities for HVAC systems within a manufacturing environment, including design for manufacturability and reliability.
• Assist with troubleshooting and refinement of designs based on testing results and field feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in HVAC system design and engineering.
• Strong background in HVAC and mechanical design, ideally with equipment design in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient 3D modeling skills, with experience in complex assemblies involving many parts.
• Experience with mechanical design tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Profound understanding of the refrigeration cycle, component functionality, and system performance optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and control systems.
• Familiarity with various types of compressors, fans, heat exchangers, coils, and valves used in HVAC systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities for effective collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Experience working in the HVAC industry within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment design and new product development for HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of CAD tools and workflows beyond core platforms.
• Experience in large commercial, chiller, or industrial refrigeration design.
• Hands-on experience with product testing and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment.
• Experience with parts specification and generation of parts lists or bills of materials.
• Background in sheet metal design for mechanical components.
• Exposure to project management practices within engineering or product development.
• Interest in staying current with emerging HVAC technologies and sustainability-focused design approaches.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in mechanical design tools.
• Understanding of refrigeration cycle and component functionality.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and control systems.
• Experience with various types of compressors, fans, heat exchangers, coils, and valves.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and workflows beyond core platforms.
• Experience in large commercial, chiller, or industrial refrigeration design.
• Hands-on experience with product testing and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment.
• Experience with parts specification and generation of parts lists or bills of materials.
• Background in sheet metal design for mechanical components.
• Exposure to project management practices within engineering or product development.
• Interest in staying current with emerging HVAC technologies and sustainability-focused design approaches.

Benefits

Relocation package, 401k match, lots of room for growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $125,000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Daleville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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.