Mechanical Engineer
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and controls, for a variety of project types across public and private sectors.
- Perform detailed heating and cooling load calculations to ensure HVAC systems operate efficiently and comply with industry standards.
- Design all aspects of HVAC systems, including cooling plants, chillers, heating plants, pumping systems, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
- Oversee multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
- Manage and mentor a team of junior engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting performance evaluations, supporting professional development, and assigning project hours.
- Handle project budgeting and scheduling responsibilities to keep projects on track and within scope.
- Conduct site visits and inspections as needed to review existing conditions, monitor installation progress, and support project commissioning.
- Engage in business development activities, including attending client meetings, contributing to proposal development, and delivering sales presentations to secure new projects.
- Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and national building codes, ASHRAE standards, and applicable energy efficiency regulations.
- Collaborate closely with in-house architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to integrate HVAC and MEP solutions into overall building designs.
- Use AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, and HVAC modeling tools to develop system layouts, calculations, and detailed specifications.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings, and reports to support project delivery and client communication.
- Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, responsive service, and reliable technical expertise.
- Support the full design/build project lifecycle, including coordination from initial concept through construction and project closeout.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 7-10+ years of experience in HVAC design.
- Proven ability to design all aspects of HVAC systems, including cooling plants, chillers, heating plants, pumping systems, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
- Strong proficiency in HVAC design software, including AutoCAD and Trane Trace.
- Experience with HVAC load calculations and application of ASHRAE standards.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and managing a team of junior engineering staff.
- Proven client management experience with a demonstrated history of successful client interactions.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for client meetings, proposals, and sales presentations.
- Able and willing to travel to job sites as needed.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of building codes and standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.
- Life insurance (voluntary).
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $72.00/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; life insurance (voluntary); short and long-term disability coverage; health savings account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave); and workplace type (fully onsite in Sparta, NJ).
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.