Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Arlington, VA • 1h ago

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on HVAC design for large commercial buildings, including office spaces, multifamily developments, and commercial interiors. You will perform heating and cooling load calculations, create designs in AutoCAD and Revit, conduct site visits, and manage project deadlines while collaborating closely with clients and architects.

Responsibilities

Design HVAC systems for large commercial buildings, including office spaces, multifamily properties, and commercial interiors.

Perform detailed heating and cooling load calculations to ensure efficient and compliant system design.

Develop mechanical and HVAC design drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.

Support plumbing and MEP engineering design as part of integrated building systems.

Conduct site visits to review existing conditions, verify installations, and gather design information.

Manage project deadlines, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Collaborate and interact with clients, architects, and other project stakeholders throughout the design process.

Contribute to building design projects of various @types, ensuring mechanical systems align with overall project requirements.

Coordinate with professional engineers and EITs as needed to support project design and documentation.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 4+ years of mechanical HVAC design experience.

Hands-on experience designing HVAC systems for commercial buildings.

Proficiency in AutoCAD for mechanical and HVAC design.

Working knowledge of Revit for building design and documentation.

Strong background in mechanical engineering and mechanical design.

Experience performing heating and cooling load calculations.

Experience with HVAC design, plumbing design, and MEP engineering.

Ability to work directly with clients and architects and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Experience performing site visits and translating field conditions into design solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with building design projects across a variety of commercial building @types.

Exposure to working with or supporting professional engineers.

Experience as or working alongside an Engineer in Training (EIT).

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with two days in the office and three days remote each week. There is flexibility to work four 10-hour days to have Fridays off, providing an attractive work-life balance. You will collaborate with design teams using AutoCAD and Revit in a professional office setting, supported by remote work tools that enable effective communication with clients, architects, and project stakeholders

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Arlington,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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