Senior Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer should be capable of working independently with limited supervision to complete both small and large projects and may serve as a discipline representative in client meetings. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients is required. - Candidate must be well organized, be able to demonstrate critical thinking to quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution. - Have knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, NFPA and ICC codes. - Have experience with analysis and layout of Plumbing and/or HVAC systems, hydronic piping, medical gas, air distribution and associated products and materials. - Serve as technical advisor for team. - Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables. - Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings. - Prepare technical specification sections. - Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements. - Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience on complex mechanical and/or plumbing design projects such as Healthcare facility, Laboratory or similar - Thorough working knowledge of relevant engineering software: REVIT, CAD, load calculation software, Excel - Construction phase experience: submittal reviews, on-site inspections, RFIs, change orders, etc. - Plumbing and Medical Gas design experience for hospitals and labs - Experience preparing proposals, interviewing, communicating with clients

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Candidate can sit in Chicago, Detroit or Minneapolis.

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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