Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 117,110,000 - 165,305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an experienced MEP Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design projects for diverse facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of MEP design in a consulting environment, and strong Revit skills. You will coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid, contract-to-hire setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of MEP mechanical design experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Ability to lead multiple project teams and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Revit for mechanical design and coordination; familiarity with IES VE, HAP, TRACE.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects within a consulting engineering context.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to meet client standards.
• Oversee project execution from planning to delivery and ensure quality.
• Support business development and contribute to collaborative culture.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

IES VE

HAP

TRACE

Job description

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in mep mechanical design within a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage several project teams concurrently and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Revit for mechanical design and coordination.
• Knowledge of IES VE, HAP, and TRACE for mechanical system analysis and load calculations.

Job Title: MEP Mechanical Engineer

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in mep mechanical design within a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage several project teams concurrently and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Revit for mechanical design and coordination.
• Knowledge of IES VE, HAP, and TRACE for mechanical system analysis and load calculations.

Job Description

This MEP Mechanical Engineer role focuses on leading mechanical design projects within a consulting engineering environment, coordinating closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work that meets client standards. The position involves managing multiple project teams, overseeing project execution from planning through delivery, and providing technical leadership in mechanical design for healthcare, sports, commercial, and industrial facilities. The engineer will play a key role in resource planning, quality assurance, and client communication, while contributing to business development efforts and supporting a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $57.69/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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 [e-mail] 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.