Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity

This is not a back-seat design role. This is for a mechanical engineer who wants to own real projects, drive decisions, and step into work that is already moving—not sit behind redlines or modeling workflows. You’ll join a highly respected, multidisciplinary consulting engineering team delivering complex healthcare and specialty projects across Southern California—projects that demand coordination, speed, and technical precision. You’ll Be Trusted To Take Ownership Immediately
Interface with clients
Drive coordination across disciplines
Execute against real deadlines

What Makes This Role Different

• Execution-first environment — You’ll run work, not just support it

• High-impact projects — Healthcare, specialty, and technically complex facilities

• Real responsibility early — RFIs, submittals, coordination, client interaction

• Clear path to leadership — Earn it through execution, not tenure

• Strong engineering culture — Work alongside engineers who actually build and deliver

What You’ll Actually Do

This role is about owning the work—not watching it happen. You Will Lead HVAC design and coordination across active, high-demand projects
Own project deliverables from concept through construction
Drive RFIs, submittals, and coordination across the full project lifecycle
Work directly with architects, engineers, and clients to solve real problems
Manage priorities and keep projects moving forward under deadlines
Support and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with production teams
Step into projects mid-stream and quickly take control with minimal ramp-up

Core Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in MEP / AEC consulting

• Strong HVAC design experience within a consulting environment

• Demonstrated ownership of:

  • RFIs

  • Submittals

  • Coordination

  • Client interaction

• Proven ability to execute—not just support—projects

• Experience working on commercial, healthcare, or institutional buildings

• Strong communication skills with client-facing confidence

Critical Differentiators

• Candidates Who Will Stand Out Immediately

  • Experience with California-based projects, especially:

    • HCAI (OSHPD)
    • DSA
    • Healthcare facilities with reputable MEP consulting firms
    • Hybrid HVAC + plumbing exposure

  • PE license or actively pursuing

Projects You’ll Work On

• HCAI healthcare facilities

• Museums, theme parks, and specialty builds

• Complex institutional environments

• Non-multifamily, technically demanding projects

What This Role Is NOT To Respect Your Time and Ours, This Position Is NOT A Fit For

• Production-only / drafting-heavy roles

• Manufacturing, aerospace, or facilities-only backgrounds

• Engineers without project ownership experience

• Candidates seeking pure management or leadership positions

• Individuals outside the 5–10 year experience range

Growth Path

This role is designed for engineers who want to grow into: Project Engineer

Engineer → Project Leadership
Growth is driven by ownership and execution, not tenure or title.

Why Engineers Make This Move

• They want more control over their work

• They’re ready to move beyond support roles

• They want exposure to complex, meaningful projects

• They want to accelerate into leadership without skipping technical depth

Location & Work Style

Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid: ~3 days onsite)
Collaborative, multidisciplinary office environment
Strong preference for candidates based in or near Orange County

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125,000.00 - $160,000.00/yr.
Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Newport Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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