Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

The Lead Mechanical Designer is a member of the project team, providing design and project management support under the Associate. This role involves creating high-quality trade-specific schematics and layouts, performing surveys, calculations, selections, and layouts, and requires a deep understanding of the project lifecycle, design, and filing standards.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality trade-specific schematics and layouts based on company design principles.
• Perform surveys, calculations, selections, and layouts.
• Lead communication with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients, and stakeholders.
• Provide support in construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings, performing field observations, and preparing reports.
• Independently design HVAC systems using company standards and templates.
• Represent the organization at project meetings.
• Perform load calculations and review results without supervision.
• Develop mechanical room/system designs and select advanced equipment under guidance.
• Understand codes and standards; research as needed.
• Generate specifications and write sequences of operations for HVAC systems.
• Review shop drawings and compare field installations to designs.
• Mentor junior team members.

Essential Skills

• 7-10 years of professional experience.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT or PE certification is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional communication skills.

Work Environment

• The work environment is diverse and includes a game room and gym in the office. The position offers a hybrid schedule with work-from-home flexibility.
• Work hours are from 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm.
• The organization is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NYC and promotes a culture of belonging and longevity, with an average tenure of over 12 years.
• Additionally, there is a strong focus on learning and development through the MGE University program, providing customized career paths supported by continuous training. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and perks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.50/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

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 ClearlyRated 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.