Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Based in Denver, Boise, or fully remote!

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer I with a PE license to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing HVAC, plumbing, and compressed air systems for a variety of projects, including commercial, retail, institutional, and industrial projects. You will be responsible for managing projects from schematic design through construction administration, performing HVAC load calculations, equipment sizing, and system layouts. Additionally, you will oversee project scopes, budgets, and schedules, conduct QA/QC reviews, handle submittals and RFIs, and coordinate with clients and contractors.

This position also offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff, stamp drawings, and assume project ownership.

Responsibilities

+ Design HVAC, plumbing, and compressed air systems for diverse project types.

+ Manage projects from schematic design through construction administration.

+ Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment sizing, and system layouts.

+ Oversee project scope, budget, and schedule management.

+ Conduct QA/QC reviews and handle submittals and RFIs.

+ Coordinate with clients and contractors.

+ Mentor EITs and junior staff.

+ Opportunity to stamp drawings and assume project ownership.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

+ PE license required.

+ 4+ years of HVAC/mechanical design experience.

+ Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.

+ Experience in commercial building design.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Healthcare project experience.

+ Energy modeling experience.

+ Building Management Systems experience.

+ Experience mentoring junior engineers/EITs.

Work Environment

Our offices are located in Boise, Denver, and Sacramento, with a recently revamped office in Denver. The work schedule is flexible, with a blend of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. The first 60 days will primarily be onsite for training and team exposure. There are opportunities for occasional travel to our Boise and Sacramento offices for training and collaboration.

We pride ourselves on a strong team culture with a focus on collaboration, an 'owner mindset', and direct access to leadership. Enjoy a diverse project portfolio and exposure to new challenges every week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.40 - $63.46/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 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 Clearly Rated 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.

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