Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 10 years of experience in building design for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will design mechanical systems using Revit for a variety of projects including commercial, infrastructure, government, K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, and Laboratories. The role includes site visits approximately once a week to assess existing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems in Revit for diverse projects.

• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions weekly.

• Perform load calculations using Trane Trace or Carrier HAP.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure project requirements are met.

Essential Skills

• 10 years of experience in building design.

• Proficiency in Revit.

• Experience with load calculations using Trane Trace or Carrier HAP.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design is preferred but not required.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Ability to pass a federal drug and background check.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and two days remote. Qualified local candidates may be considered for a fully remote position. The role includes frequent site visits, approximately once a week. This position offers significant opportunities for upward mobility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington D.C., DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $55.28/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 Washington D.C., DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Washington D.C.,DC.

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.

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