Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will perform and lead the design of mechanical and plumbing/piping systems, including selecting equipment, sizing, specifying, and establishing sequences of operation. You will ensure technical accuracy through load calculations and code compliance reviews, lead design peer reviews, and collaborate with Operations on scope definition, cost control, and constructability. Your role will involve developing engineering estimates, scopes of work, and schematic budgets, overseeing the internal commissioning process, and creating or supervising design sketches, models, calculations, and document packages. You will also maintain accurate project documentation throughout the design and coordination phases, support construction and closeout through field walks, punch lists, as-built updates, and client turnover, and mentor other engineers by sharing best practices and identifying development needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead mechanical and plumbing/piping system design.
• Complete and review load calculations and code compliance.
• Lead design peer reviews and partner with Operations on scope definition, cost control, and constructability.
• Develop engineering estimates, scopes of work, and schematic budgets.
• Oversee the internal commissioning process.
• Create or oversee design sketches, models, calculations, and document packages.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Support construction and closeout through field walks, punch lists, as-built updates, and client turnover.
• Mentor other engineers by sharing best practices and identifying development needs.

Essential Skills

• HVAC
• Mechanical design
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechanical Building Design
• Plumbing
• Sprinkler systems
• MEP
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Plumbing design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or a closely related field
• At least a decade of progressive engineering experience
• Experience supporting industrial or manufacturing facilities

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily in-office with occasional site tours. The engineering team consists of 10 people, with 6 mechanical and 4 electrical engineers. You will be the second most experienced in the department. Travel is minimal, with possibly one trip per year to a project in a surrounding state. The typical workweek is 40-45 hours.

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Paid holidays Health, dental and vision insurance Growth potential with a stable company Paid vacation Wellness plan with lifestyle spending account 401k with company match and profit-sharing Continuing education and advancement opportunities Tuition reimbursement

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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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