Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on the design of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for a wide range of commercial, corporate office, residential, retail, and medical projects. You will develop complete mechanical designs, including plans, schematics, equipment selection, load calculations, system narratives, specifications, and layouts, while supporting due diligence and feasibility efforts. The position involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary design team, regular interaction with project consultants, and occasional out-of-state travel for site visits.

You will use AutoCAD and BIM/Revit modeling tools extensively and play a key role in construction administration and adherence to established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

* Design HVAC systems for commercial office fit-outs, high-rise buildings, campus environments, residential, retail, and other facility types.

* Develop detailed mechanical design documents, including plans, schematics, equipment selections, load calculations, system narratives, and specifications.

* Create and refine system layouts using AutoCAD and BIM/Revit, ensuring coordinated, clash-free designs with other disciplines.

* Perform MEP due diligence reviews of commercial properties and prepare comprehensive due diligence and feasibility reports.

* Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and participating in field inspections.

* Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify existing conditions and ensure that designs are practical and constructible.

* Attend meetings with project consultants, clients, and internal stakeholders to discuss design concepts, progress, and technical issues.

* Work in close contact with the entire design team, collaborating with electrical, plumbing, and other engineering disciplines.

* Provide engineering support and mentorship to engineering staff, contributing to a collaborative learning environment.

* Comply with established group and company standards, procedures, and quality control processes throughout the design and documentation phases.

* Perform HVAC load calculations using tools such as Trane Trace and HAP to size equipment and verify system performance.

* Design and coordinate high-rise and campus HVAC systems, including central cooling and heating plants, VAV distribution systems, and packaged rooftop units.

* Participate in regular out-of-state travel for project site visits, typically once per month for one to two days per trip.

* Contribute to a culture of open communication by engaging with colleagues in a shared workspace and participating in collaborative problem-solving.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Morristown, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Paid medical, dental, vision insurance Paid OT until associate level 2 weeks PTO (negotiable up to 3 weeks for senior level candidates) Reimburse for PE exam if they pass, bonus if they pass 401k match up to $1,000 All federal holidays off

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Morristown,NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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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