Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Equity

Bonus

Ability to lead market division

Earn revenue

Job summary

Actalent in Seattle is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead design and execution of complex building systems across Education, Mission-Critical/Data Center, Retail, Federal, and Commercial facilities.

This hybrid, permanent role emphasizes overseeing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring engineers, and driving innovative mechanical design from concept through construction, with a strong HVAC emphasis and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• 5+ years in the construction industry.
• Strong HVAC and mechanical system design background.
• Proficient with Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Experience leading project teams and managing engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and MEP systems.
• Manage multiple projects with quality, schedule and budget.
• Oversee project teams and coordinate engineers, designers, staff.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while supporting business development.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Review designs for codes and project requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Support design-build and consulting engagements from planning through construction.

Skills

Project management

HVAC design

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Building codes knowledge

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Design review

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

• Bluebeam

Mechanical Project Engineer / Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead the design and execution of complex building system projects across a diverse portfolio that includes Education, Mission-Critical/Data Center, Retail, Federal, and Commercial facilities. This role offers the opportunity to oversee multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships, and drive innovative mechanical design solutions from concept through construction.

If you have a passion for HVAC and mechanical design, enjoy mentoring engineers, and thrive in a client-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for HVAC, plumbing, and MEP systems on a variety of commercial building projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams and coordinate work among engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines throughout project delivery.
• Support design-build and consulting engagements from planning through construction.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the mechanical engineering industry.
• 5+ years of experience within the construction industry.
• Strong background in HVAC and mechanical system design.
• Proficiency with Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Experience managing project teams and leading engineering projects.
• Knowledge of commercial building design, building codes, and construction processes.
• Experience working on educational, retail, commercial, federal, mission-critical, or data center projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of business development experience within consulting engineering or construction environments.
• Experience developing client relationships and supporting revenue growth.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project coordination skills.

Technical Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• HVAC Design
• Plumbing Design
• Revit MEP
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• MEP Design
• Building Systems Design
• Project Engineering
• Design-Build Delivery
• Project Coordination
• Commercial Construction

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a technically strong mechanical engineering professional who can balance project execution, team leadership, and client engagement. You should be comfortable leading complex projects, mentoring technical staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $170000.00/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.

• 401k
• profit sharing
• equity
• bonus
• ability to lead market division
• earn revenue

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.

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