Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Sick leave 5 days

Holidays 10

End-of-year bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. You will review mechanical design documents, design facilities, collaborate with teams, and perform field/site visits for a major government project. The role requires strong HVAC design background and 5+ years of experience, with aBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Onsite four days a week with flexible scheduling, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• EIT/PE certification is a plus.
• Experience with HVAC system design and system selection.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of mechanical design documents.
• Design facilities and buildings according to project specifications.
• Collaborate with different teams to discuss and refine designs.
• Conduct field and site visits to assess project progress and compliance.

Skills

HVAC design

Client interaction

Project management

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for conducting technical reviews of mechanical design documents, designing facilities and buildings, collaborating with various teams, and conducting field/site visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of mechanical design documents.
• Design facilities and buildings according to project specifications.
• Collaborate with different teams to discuss and refine designs.
• Conduct field and site visits to assess project progress and compliance.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong background in HVAC and mechanical design.
• Ability to interact with clients and discuss HVAC design.
• Project management skills.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT/PE certification is a plus.
• Experience with HVAC system design and system selection.

Work Environment

This position offers flexible work schedules starting between 6am-8am. You will work directly onsite at the client site in Indian Head, MD, reporting to both ERG and the client. The role involves reviewing existing buildings, designing RFPs, and performing technical analysis for a large government project. You will work onsite four days a week and have the flexibility to work from home one day. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including 15 days of PTO, 5 days of sick leave, 10 holidays, 100% coverage of benefits, an end-of-year bonus, profit sharing, and flexible schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chantilly, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

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 fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

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