Entry Level Mechanical Designer

Actalent; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical (HVAC) / Plumbing Designer for Grand Blanc, MI. This contract-to-hire role focuses on designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and residential facilities, with on-site work in a small team.

You\'ll layout ductwork and piping, perform load calculations, prepare drawings and docs, and coordinate with architects and engineers while applying Michigan codes. 1–5+ years\' experience and AutoCAD skills are expected.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years in HVAC, plumbing, mechanical or MEP design.
• Associate or engineering/technical degree.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiar with HVAC systems and layouts.
• Construction documents exposure.
• Strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and residential facilities.
• Layout ductwork and piping systems.
• Perform HVAC load calculations.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other design disciplines.
• Participate in client meetings and project discussions.
• Review and support mechanical submittals during construction.
• Conduct occasional field visits for site verification.
• Apply Michigan building codes and industry standards to designs.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

MEP design

AutoCAD

Revit

Field coordination

Education

Associate degree or engineering/technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trane Trace

HAP

Job description

• Commercial building design
• Revit experience

Mechanical (HVAC) / Plumbing Designer

We're working with a growing engineering consulting firm in Grand Blanc, MI that is looking to add a Mechanical (HVAC) / Plumbing Designer to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-5+ years of experience who wants to continue growing within building systems design while working on a variety of commercial and residential projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and residential facilities
• Layout and size ductwork and piping systems
• Perform HVAC load calculations
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and project documentation
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other design disciplines
• Participate in client meetings and project discussions
• Review and support mechanical submittals during construction
• Conduct occasional field visits for site verification
• Apply Michigan building codes and industry standards to designs

What They're Looking For

• 1-5+ years of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, or MEP design experience
• Associate's degree, Engineering degree, Technical degree, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, ductwork, and piping layouts
• Exposure to construction documents and engineering drawings
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in continuing to grow within the mechanical design field

Preferred Experience

• Commercial building design
• Plumbing system design
• HVAC load calculations
• Revit experience
• Trane Trace, HAP, or similar software
• Construction administration exposure
• Familiarity with Michigan Mechanical and Plumbing Codes
• Professional Engineer license (not required)

Typical Project Types

• Shopping centers
• Restaurants
• Warehouses
• Commercial facilities
• Residential developments
• Renovations and additions

Why This Opportunity?

• Stable full-time permanent position
• Small-team environment with direct mentorship
• Opportunity to work on projects from concept through construction
• Broad exposure to HVAC, plumbing, architecture, and engineering disciplines
• Strong growth potential for early-career designers and engineers
• Ability to develop client-facing experience and project ownership

Work Environment

This role is based in a small, close-knit company with approximately six full-time and two part-time team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. The position is fully on-site, with a standard five-day workweek in an office located in Grand Blanc, MI. The typical schedule is a 40-hour workweek, with the possibility of overtime when needed to meet project deadlines. The organization offers a multidisciplinary environment that integrates architecture and engineering, providing exposure to space planning, programming, design, and construction cost estimating. Team members often have the opportunity to take on diverse responsibilities, see the direct impact of their work, and experience accelerated personal and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Blanc, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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 Grand Blanc, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Blanc,MI.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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