HIRING NOW: Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Project Engineer Launch Your Engineering Career with a Growing Design Team
Are you an aspiring engineer who wants more than just drafting work?
Whether you're a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or an early-career Mechanical Designer looking to grow your technical expertise, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on real projects that shape the built environment.
Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll gain hands-on experience designing building systems, work directly with senior engineers and project managers, and build the skills needed to advance your career in MEP consulting and building design.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career engineers
Hands-on involvement in project design from day one
Work directly with experienced engineers, project managers, and technical mentors
Exposure to a wide variety of commercial and institutional building projects
Clear career path toward Project Engineer, senior Engineer, and PE licensure
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship
Modern engineering tools including Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
Hybrid flexibility available
What You'll Be Doing
As a Mechanical Designer, you'll be an integral part of the project team, helping design building mechanical systems while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and senior staff to deliver successful projects.
Design and develop HVAC and mechanical building systems for a variety of project @types.
Create and modify construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
Coordinate closely with architectural, electrical, plumbing, and structural teams to ensure fully integrated designs.
Assist with system layouts, equipment selections, and engineering calculations.
Apply national, state, and local building codes, energy codes, and industry standards throughout the design process.
Support project production efforts from concept through final construction documents.
Participate in problem-solving, technical analysis, and design coordination meetings.
Contribute to maintaining project schedules and design quality standards.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
1-5 years of experience in mechanical design, HVAC design, or building systems engineering.
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Familiarity with HVAC systems and mechanical building design.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and related engineering software.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
EIT Certification or actively pursuing EIT status
PE License or path toward licensure
LEED AP, WELL AP, or sustainability-focused certifications
Internship or project experience within MEP consulting, construction, or building design
Who Will Be Successful in This Role?
You might be a great fit if you:
Want to learn from experienced engineers and accelerate your career growth
Enjoy problem-solving and technical challenges
Thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment
Have a strong attention to detail and desire to produce high-quality work
Want to gain exposure to real projects rather than being limited to repetitive production work
Are interested in eventually earning your PE license and taking on greater design responsibilities
Grow Your Career Here
This isn't a role where you'll spend years doing the same thing.
You'll work alongside accomplished engineers, gain exposure to all phases of project delivery, and develop the technical, coordination, and leadership skills needed to advance your engineering career.
You'll have the support, mentorship, and hands-on project experience needed to grow your technical expertise and accelerate your engineering career.
Ready to build your future in engineering?
Apply today and join a team where you'll learn, grow, and make an impact from day one.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
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): 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.
