Mechanical Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Team Leader to guide the design of mechanical building systems across K-12, Healthcare, Higher Education, and more.

You will lead a mechanical engineering team to produce construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverables. As part of an integrated design team, you will coordinate with other disciplines, supervise engineers and designers, and support business development through RFP participation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer preferred
• 8+ years leading Mechanical Engineers on complex projects
• LEED Accredited Professional and green building experience
• Healthcare mechanical design experience
• Experience with BIM workflows (Autodesk Revit MEP)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Engineering discipline in Charlotte, NC
• Plan workplans and manage staff to meet profitability goals
• Assign duties and projects to staff to balance workload and grow revenue
• Schedule and document meetings with staff and clients
• Support business development through RFPs and interviews
• Coordinate with integrated design teams on building systems
• Develop mechanical designs from concept to construction

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical design

Revit

MEP

Drafting

Design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit MEP

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

Job Description

As the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical systems for buildings across a variety of sectors, including K-12, Healthcare, Higher Education, Justice/Civic, Arts & Culture, and Energy. You will lead a mechanical engineering team to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. Responsibilities include management of Mechanical Engineers, Designers, and other team members within your studio.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Workplan mechanical engineering projects and manage staff to execute work to the plan to achieve profitability goals.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel, properly balancing staffing and workload to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
• Schedule, facilitate, and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall operations.
• Partner with sector and practice leadership to perform all personnel functions such as recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
• Support business development initiatives by assisting in the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and industry-specific organizations to build the brand.
• Maintain industry-leading workplace practices to drive the operating unit and culture towards a great place to work status.
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements.
• Perform quality control of the mechanical engineering plans and specifications.
• Direct or coordinate activities of personnel, vendors, and consultants.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Mechanical design
• Design
• Mechanical
• Revit
• MEP
• Drafting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer
• Prior experience leading teams of Engineers
• 8+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing mechanical building systems on complex projects
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process
• Prior experience in Healthcare mechanical design
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design
• Experience with BIM (e.g., Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow

Work Environment

You will work within an integrated design team and collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and involves managing operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline. The role may require active engagement in community and industry-specific organizations to build the brand. You will use technologies such as Revit and BIM (Autodesk Revit MEP) to develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/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.

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 hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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)

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.