• Mechanical Engineer (PE)

    Actalent (Columbia, MD)


    Job Title: Professional Mechanical Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a degreed Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license for a Project Manager/Lead Mechanical Engineer role. The candidate will provide subject matter technical support and leadership for the design development and construction oversight of HVAC and related mechanical systems for building construction projects in both public and private sectors.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead design and project management for mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, central energy plants, medical gas systems, sustainability design, and building automation systems.

    + Handle projects primarily consisting of complex facilities in industries such as healthcare, higher education, laboratories, research and manufacturing, mission critical, and other institutional type buildings in both new construction and renovation applications.

    + Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.

    + Apply high-level mechanical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements involving more complex building and infrastructure engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.

    + Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, facilities, buildings, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

    + Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.

    + Oversee the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to ensure proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems.

    + Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, other engineers, planners, building, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposals and business development.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

    + 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical engineering and prior mechanical design experience.

    + Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state preferred).

    + Highly proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

    + Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in developing and overseeing complex facility projects.

    + Ability to manage a team of 3-8 people.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

    Work Environment

    This position is based in Columbia, MD, with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The role involves working under a Vice President, managing a team, and participating in various company events such as monthly happy hours, golf outings, summer crab fest, Christmas party, Top Golf, Orioles games, and conferences. Additional benefits include options for a stock purchase plan, flexible PTO (unlimited), and a variety of healthcare options.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

     

    Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.