Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Boise, ID is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Professional Engineer Healthcare HVAC) to lead HVAC and plumbing design for hospitals and clinical labs. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a chance to mentor a growing mechanical engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of HVAC/plumbing design experience, PE licensure or ability to obtain licensure, and strong proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of HVAC and/or plumbing design experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure through comity.
• Strong HVAC design experience with VAV/VRF systems, heat pumps, and rooftop units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, clinical laboratories, and outpatient healthcare facilities.
• Design and coordinate HVAC systems including VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop units.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and size equipment, ductwork, and piping systems.
• Design hydronic piping systems, including pump selection and distribution strategies.
• Develop plumbing system designs for healthcare and laboratory facilities.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable mechanical and plumbing codes, safety requirements, and healthcare standards.
• Prepare mechanical specifications and technical documentation for complex projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and drafters to produce high-quality construction documents.
• Utilize Autodesk MEP, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other design tools throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Work directly with clients to develop and communicate effective engineering solutions.
• Support the growth and leadership of the mechanical engineering team.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Leadership mentoring

Client-facing

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk MEP

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client in Boise, ID is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer (Professional Engineer Healthcare HVAC).

This position offers a collaborative office environment with a flexible work-from-home schedule. The ideal candidate will bring extensive HVAC and plumbing design experience within healthcare and laboratory environments and have a passion for leading and growing a mechanical engineering team.

Pay

Depending on years of experience, PE licensure, healthcare project experience, certifications, software proficiency, and overall qualifications.

Location

Boise, ID (Flexible Hybrid Schedule)

Schedule

Standard Monday Friday (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, clinical laboratories, and outpatient healthcare facilities.
• Design and coordinate HVAC systems including VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop units.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and size equipment, ductwork, and piping systems.
• Design hydronic piping systems, including pump selection and distribution strategies.
• Develop plumbing system designs for healthcare and laboratory facilities.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable mechanical and plumbing codes, safety requirements, and healthcare standards.
• Prepare mechanical specifications and technical documentation for complex projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and drafters to produce high-quality construction documents.
• Utilize Autodesk MEP, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other design tools throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Work directly with clients to develop and communicate effective engineering solutions.
• Support the growth and leadership of the mechanical engineering team.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of HVAC and/or plumbing design experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience on large-scale healthcare or laboratory projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure through comity.
• Strong HVAC design experience with VAV systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, and packaged rooftop systems.
• Experience with hydronic piping design, pump selection, duct sizing, and fan selection.
• Experience with heating and cooling load calculation software.
• Experience with plumbing design and coordination.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing building codes.
• Proficiency with Autodesk MEP Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to independently design HVAC and plumbing systems from concept through construction documents.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing skills.

Disqualifiers

• Less than 10 years of HVAC or plumbing design experience.
• No healthcare or laboratory project experience.
• No Professional Engineer (PE) license and unable to obtain licensure through comity.
• Limited HVAC system design experience.
• No experience with Revit or AutoCAD.
• Lack of experience producing construction documents for complex commercial projects.

Employee Value Proposition

• Join a highly respected architecture, engineering, and design firm known for innovative and people-centered projects.
• Opportunity to lead healthcare and laboratory projects that have a meaningful impact on communities.
• Influence the growth and development of an expanding mechanical engineering team.
• Collaborative culture focused on creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence.
• Flexible work-from-home schedule with strong in-office team collaboration.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging and rewarding projects.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities and support for industry certifications.
• Work within a culture dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, where every team member's perspective is valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boise, ID.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

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.

View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boise, ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Boise,ID.

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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