Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical and HVAC design for complex industrial projects. You will coordinate models, review specifications, and drive multidisciplinary design collaboration with vendors and construction teams.

The role requires 12+ years in EPC/EPCm or chemical processing, advanced HVAC expertise, and BIM coordination experience. ASHRAE membership or HVAC certification is preferred. On-site role in a major project environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Requires 12+ years of professional engineering experience, including substantial EPC/EPCm or chemical process industry experience.
• Advanced HVAC design and specification expertise is required.
• Experience with vendor evaluations and BIM coordination is needed.
• Ability to support construction, commissioning, and junior staff; ASHRAE membership or HVAC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and HVAC engineering for complex industrial and mission-critical projects, including system design, equipment specifications, model coordination, and multidisciplinary integration.
• Review engineering deliverables and support construction and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to cost estimates and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule goals.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC System Design

HVAC Equipment Specification

HVAC System Performance Analysis

Vendor Technical Evaluation

3D Modeling

Building Information Modeling

Multidisciplinary Design Coordination

Construction and Field Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM Coordination

3D Modeling Software (e.g., Revit)

Job description

Lead mechanical and HVAC engineering for complex industrial and mission-critical projects, including system design, equipment specifications, model coordination, vendor reviews, and multidisciplinary integration. Review engineering deliverables, support construction and commissioning, contribute to cost estimates, and mentor junior engineers while meeting quality, budget, and schedule goals.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and more than 12 years of professional engineering experience, including substantial EPC/EPCm or chemical process industry experience. Candidates should have advanced HVAC design and specification expertise, experience with vendor evaluations and BIM coordination, and the ability to support construction, commissioning, and junior staff; ASHRAE membership or an HVAC-related certification is preferred.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, HVAC System Design, HVAC Equipment Specification, HVAC System Performance Analysis, Vendor Technical Evaluation, Bid Review, 3D Modeling, Building Information Modeling, Multidisciplinary Design Coordination, Equipment Layout and Maintenance Access, Structural Support Coordination, Electrical Load Requirements, Building Automation System Integration, Construction and Field Engineering Support, Commissioning and Startup, Engineering Mentorship

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Insurance, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Transportation Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave