• Mechanical Engineer

    Actalent (New York, NY)


    Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

    Job Description

    The Mechanical Project Engineer will lead HVAC system design for a variety of building types including industrial, institutional, educational, hospitality, governmental, residential, retail, and commercial facilities. This role involves overseeing design processes, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead HVAC system design and conduct engineering energy analysis.

    + Supervise staff executing calculations, design, and detailing.

    + Manage development of construction and equipment installation documents.

    + Perform and review design calculations to ensure technical accuracy.

    + Coordinate with internal disciplines and external partners to conduct field surveys and prepare reports.

    + Assist in cost estimation and specification development.

    + Review shop drawings for compliance with design standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.

    + PE license is required.

    + 7–10 years of experience in consulting engineering.

    + Strong HVAC design expertise, including refrigeration and air/water distribution.

    + Proficiency in Revit and Trane/Trace or similar software.

    + Knowledge of mechanical codes, process piping, plumbing, and fire protection.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is team-oriented, with a majority of time spent in teams of less than ten people. The office culture is social, with opportunities to engage in community activities. The Chicago office consists of 130 people across various disciplines, including MEP, Civil, Structural, and Construction. Start times are flexible between 7:00 and 8:30 am, with an 8.75-hour workday from Monday to Thursday and a 5-hour day on Friday. The role includes a minimum of 10% travel per week.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of New York, New York.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

     

    Full benefitsbonus structure based off of performance

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.