Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Maryland; On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Baltimore, MD, with 3+ years of experience, to lead mechanical design for commercial and government facilities. You will manage projects, perform conceptual studies, and develop schematics under Sr. engineers, with on-site collaboration and QA/QC support.

The role emphasizes code knowledge, ability to work independently, and potential for security clearance. The environment includes a team-focused office with diverse projects and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Run projects independently and manage multiple mechanical engineering services.
• Engage in mechanical design including conceptual studies, programming, and design development.
• Assist in preparation of construction documents.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and perform QA/QC.

Skills

AutoCAD

3+ years experience

Mechanical engineering principles

Independent work

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with over 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of building systems and codes, and the ability to manage projects independently. You will engage in multi-discipline building design projects for commercial and government facilities, as well as single discipline projects, spanning small to large scopes. Your role will encompass various aspects of mechanical design services, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, and construction documents under the guidance of Sr. engineers.

Responsibilities

• Run projects independently and perform multiple aspects of mechanical engineering services.
• Engage in mechanical design services including conceptual studies, programming, and design development.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents.
• Participate in the bidding process by preparing addenda, amendments, and tabulating bids.
• Conduct field visits, answer RFIs, review shop drawings, and prepare record drawings during the construction phase.
• Design and layout mechanical systems while considering alternative systems.
• Prepare accurate and code-compliant drawings and specifications.
• Review drawings produced by CADD technicians.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and perform QA/QC reviews on assigned projects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and mechanical design.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects.
• US citizenship is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Revit is advantageous.
• EIT certificate or PE is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in sprinkler systems design is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Work Environment

This position is office-based, requiring a commitment of 5 days a week with 8-hour days starting between 7am and 8:30am, allowing flexibility to suit your schedule. Our work environment promotes a great company culture with diverse projects, including opportunities to work on high-profile assignments such as the White House projects. Enjoy engaging activities like ping pong, corn hole, Xbox, Wii, and dart tournaments, as well as annual events like a Christmas party, employee holiday lunch, cookouts, a fantasy football league, and an Atlantic City weekend trip.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. 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 fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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