Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Project Engineer

Build the systems that bring buildings to life.

Are you a driven mechanical design professional looking to grow your career on meaningful, real-world projects? Join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas matter, your skills grow, and your work directly impacts high-quality building design.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work on diverse, impactful projects across multiple industries

• Gain hands-on experience from concept design through construction documentation

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams

• Grow your technical expertise while working toward EIT or PE licensure

• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a supportive, team-first culture

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Designer / Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in bringing building systems to life—from initial concepts to final deliverables.

• Design and model HVAC and building mechanical systems using Revit and AutoCAD

• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated designs

• Produce high-quality construction documents, drawings, and specifications

• Apply building and energy codes to ensure compliant, efficient system design

• Coordinate with other trades to create integrated, constructible solutions

• Contribute to problem-solving, system optimization, and engineering decisions

• Support project documentation using Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and engineering tools

• Communicate clearly with project teams and stakeholders

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

• 1–5 years of experience (or strong internship/co-op experience for recent grads)

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

• Familiarity with HVAC system design and building mechanical systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• A proactive mindset and desire to continuously learn and grow

Bonus Points

• EIT certification or working toward licensure (PE a plus)

• LEED AP, WELL AP, or sustainable design interest

• Experience with Bluebeam Revu and engineering analysis tools

Work Environment

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a professional office setting with hybrid flexibility. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and quality design, giving you the support you need to succeed and advance your career.

Ready to Design What Matters?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your skills, and work alongside a talented team, we want to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.