Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer will design HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. This role focuses on performing detailed engineering calculations, developing high-quality construction documents in Revit, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver practical, constructible, and prefabrication-ready solutions throughout the design and construction phases.
Responsibilities
Design HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects.
Perform HVAC load calculations, plumbing calculations, equipment sizing, and other system calculations to ensure efficient and code-compliant designs.
Develop detailed mechanical designs and construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
Coordinate design activities with architectural, structural, electrical, BIM/VDC, and construction teams to ensure fully integrated building systems.
Incorporate constructability and prefabrication requirements into engineering designs to support efficient fabrication and installation.
Support the construction phase by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and implementing design revisions as needed.
Collaborate with fabrication and field teams to develop practical, production-ready solutions that can be effectively installed and maintained.
Apply knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, energy, and building codes to ensure designs meet all applicable standards and regulations.
Essential Skills
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in HVAC and/or plumbing system design.
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit for mechanical design and documentation.
Experience performing HVAC load calculations and/or plumbing system calculations.
Strong understanding of mechanical, plumbing, energy, and building codes.
Exp. in designing systems for commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, including architectural, structural, electrical, BIM/VDC, and construction professionals.
Capability to incorporate constructability and prefabrication considerations into engineering designs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
Experience supporting RFIs, submittals, and design revisions during the construction phase.
Familiarity with fabrication processes and field installation practices for mechanical and plumbing systems.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, production-ready engineering solutions.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with design, fabrication, and field teams.
Work Environment
The Mechanical Design Engineer works in a professional design and construction environment that emphasizes collaboration across architectural, structural, electrical, BIM/VDC, and construction teams. Autodesk Revit is a primary tool for creating detailed mechanical designs and construction documents, and the role involves regular interaction with fabrication and field personnel to ensure that designs are constructible and suitable for prefabrication. The position focuses on commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects and supports both design and construction phases, requiring attention to detail, adherence to mechanical, plumbing, energy, and building codes, and a commitment to producing practical, high-quality engineering solutions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Cincinnati, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
About Actalent
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