• Mechanical Designer

    Actalent (New York, NY)


    Now Hiring: Mechanical Designer

    Shape the Future of Building Systems Across the Nation

    Are you a Mechanical Designer who’s ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive on bringing complex HVAC and plumbing systems to life and seeing your work influence projects from coast to coast?

     

    If that sounds like you — we’d love to welcome you to our team.

     

    Join a collaborative, fast-growing engineering group that tackles a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from data centers to healthcare facilities, financial institutions, schools, infrastructure, and more.

     

    What You’ll Do

    As a key contributor on our mechanical design team, you will:

    + Design HVAC and plumbing systems for a wide range of building types.

    + Produce high‑quality plans, schematics, and technical specifications.

    + Perform equipment selection and precise load calculations.

    + Work closely with associates, clients, and project managers to guide projects from kickoff through successful closeout.

    + Attend project meetings to represent the mechanical team and travel to sites nationwide for surveys and documentation.

    + Play an important role in ensuring each project is delivered efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

    What You Bring

    + 2–5 years of mechanical (HVAC/plumbing) design or drafting experience.

    + Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

    + Understanding of NEC basics, circuiting, panel schedules, and lighting layouts.

    + Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

    Bonus Points / Nice-to-Haves

    + EIT certification (or working toward it).

    + Willingness to travel for project surveys.

    + Excellent technical writing abilities.

    + Strong verbal communication, presentation skills, and client-facing confidence.

    + Proven problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.

    + Ability to balance independent work with productive teamwork.

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

    + Choose from two standard schedules: 8–5 or 8:30–5:30.

    + Hybrid Fridays — work from home to ease into the weekend.

    + Join a tight-knit team of 15 professionals working on high-impact, meaningful projects.

    + A culture that supports learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

    + Enjoy company traditions: holiday dinners, team happy hours, and performance bonuses.

    + Work in an environment where your expertise is valued and your career development is a priority.

     

    If you're excited to design the mechanical systems powering tomorrow’s buildings — we want to hear from you.

     

    Apply today and help drive the next wave of innovation in building design.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

     

    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 New York,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 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 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.