Actalent
Mechanical Designer – HVAC Systems
Shape the Future of Building Mechanical Systems Nationwide
Are you an HVAC‑focused mechanical designer ready to advance your career? Do you enjoy designing complex building systems and seeing your work come to life across the country? If so, we’d love to have you on our team.
What You’ll Do
Design HVAC and plumbing systems for a diverse range of building types.
Produce high‑quality plans, schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment sizing, and system layout.
Collaborate with associates, clients, and project managers from kickoff through closeout.
Attend client and project meetings as a representative of the mechanical team.
Travel to sites nationwide for surveys, field verification, and documentation.
Ensure deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and completed on schedule.
What You Bring
2–5 years of experience in mechanical (HVAC/plumbing) design or drafting.
Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Understanding of NEC basics, circuiting, panel schedules, and lighting layouts.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Bonus Points / Nice‑to‑Haves
EIT certification or actively pursuing it.
Willingness to travel for project surveys.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Confident verbal communication and client‑facing ability.
Proven analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Choose a schedule that works for you: 8–5 or 8:30–5:30.
Hybrid Fridays – work from home to ease into the weekend.
Be part of a tight‑knit team of 15 professionals on high‑impact national projects.
Supportive culture focused on mentorship, learning, and career growth.
Enjoy company traditions: holiday dinners, team happy hours, performance bonuses.
Work where your technical expertise is valued and career development is prioritized.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of New York, NY.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.
Benefits include:
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)
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent 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.
Application Deadline: Jan 2, 2026.
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Are you an HVAC‑focused mechanical designer ready to advance your career? Do you enjoy designing complex building systems and seeing your work come to life across the country? If so, we’d love to have you on our team.
What You’ll Do
Design HVAC and plumbing systems for a diverse range of building types.
Produce high‑quality plans, schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment sizing, and system layout.
Collaborate with associates, clients, and project managers from kickoff through closeout.
Attend client and project meetings as a representative of the mechanical team.
Travel to sites nationwide for surveys, field verification, and documentation.
Ensure deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and completed on schedule.
What You Bring
2–5 years of experience in mechanical (HVAC/plumbing) design or drafting.
Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Understanding of NEC basics, circuiting, panel schedules, and lighting layouts.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Bonus Points / Nice‑to‑Haves
EIT certification or actively pursuing it.
Willingness to travel for project surveys.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Confident verbal communication and client‑facing ability.
Proven analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Choose a schedule that works for you: 8–5 or 8:30–5:30.
Hybrid Fridays – work from home to ease into the weekend.
Be part of a tight‑knit team of 15 professionals on high‑impact national projects.
Supportive culture focused on mentorship, learning, and career growth.
Enjoy company traditions: holiday dinners, team happy hours, performance bonuses.
Work where your technical expertise is valued and career development is prioritized.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of New York, NY.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.
Benefits include:
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)
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent 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.
Application Deadline: Jan 2, 2026.
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