Job Title: HVAC Designer / Mechanical Designer
Job Description
This role focuses on HVAC and mechanical system design for complex industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, and building-related projects. Supporting a regional mechanical team and contributes to the design of systems for industrial clients, including semiconductor, aerospace, and pharmaceutical facilities, as well as select higher education and public-sector projects. The position emphasizes the creation and coordination of detailed HVAC and mechanical models and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
Create and revise HVAC and mechanical design drawings using Revit 3D design software and AutoCAD, with a strong focus on ductwork, piping, equipment layouts, and coordinated mechanical models.
Produce construction-document support materials, including plans, details, sections, schedules, and mechanical layouts for HVAC and related mechanical systems.
Support mechanical design work across complex industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, and building-related projects, primarily for semiconductor, aerospace, and pharmaceutical clients, with some higher education and state agency work.
Focus on advanced manufacturing and industrial environments.
Coordinate mechanical layouts with other disciplines, including electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, process, fire protection, and civil/site teams to produce complete and accurate construction drawings and details.
Participate in internal design coordination meetings, model reviews, and project discussions to ensure alignment among disciplines and to resolve design issues.
Review existing conditions in facilities and assist with documenting existing mechanical and HVAC systems for renovation, retrofit, or upfit projects.
Apply mechanical engineering and building systems knowledge to develop practical, constructible HVAC and mechanical solutions that meet project requirements.
Incorporate red-line markups and feedback into design documents and models accurately and efficiently.
Collaborate with project teams to support project management activities related to HVAC and mechanical design deliverables.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in HVAC design and mechanical design for building and industrial systems.
Hands-on experience with Revit, including Revit MEP, for 3D modeling of building systems.
Experience with AutoCAD, including 3D capabilities, for building systems design and drafting.
Ability to create and modify ductwork, piping, equipment layouts, and coordinated mechanical models.
Ability to produce mechanical construction documents, including plans, details, sections, schedules, and layouts.
Strong understanding of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, and related infrastructure.
Ability to coordinate mechanical layouts with electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, process, fire protection, and civil/site disciplines.
Capability to work independently to some extent while contributing effectively to a team.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and ductwork drawings.
Background in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or a related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting industrial clients, including semiconductor, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries.
Exposure to higher education and state agency projects.
Mechanical contractor Background with a strong understanding of CAD modeling and field constructability.
Experience with plumbing design, including plumbing and fire protection systems.
Knowledge of fire protection design and coordination within building systems.
Familiarity with electrical and building systems design and coordination.
Experience with HVAC engineering and piping design in industrial or advanced manufacturing environments.
Ability to incorporate red-line markups and design changes accurately.
Exposure to project management activities related to mechanical and HVAC design.
Strong drafting and engineering documentation skills.
Participation in internal design coordination meetings and model reviews.
Work Environment
The role operates in a hybrid office setting that combines in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, process, fire protection, and civil/site professionals, using Revit, Revit MEP, and AutoCAD 3D as primary design tools. The environment emphasizes coordination across disciplines, regular design coordination meetings, and model reviews to deliver complex industrial and advanced manufacturing projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Syracuse, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $52.88/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. 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 & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Syracuse,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.
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