Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Plumbing Design (ESOP)

Actalent; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a growing design team focusing on HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and institutional buildings. You will collaborate with construction management and other disciplines to design, document, and coordinate systems, ensuring code compliance and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on design work, effective communication with clients, and involvement in BIM coordination and project execution within a family‑oriented employee‑owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four‑year institution.
• At least 3 years of professional experience on commercial or institutional building projects.
• At least 3 years of experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD for mechanical and plumbing design and documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Revit, including Revit MEP, for building systems modeling and coordination.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles as applied to HVAC and plumbing design.
• Strong fundamental understanding of national building codes relevant to mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to perform mechanical and plumbing design calculations, including sizing and layout of systems.
• Ability to prepare complete construction documents and design drawings for mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems for buildings, including sanitary, venting, water distribution, and gas piping systems.
• Perform system design calculations, including pipe sizing and layout routing within buildings.
• Design HVAC systems for commercial and institutional building projects in coordination with plumbing systems.
• Select appropriate equipment for use in building mechanical systems, ensuring performance, efficiency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare detailed contract drawings documenting HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Verify compliance with applicable national and local building codes and standards.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and other disciplines throughout design phases.
• Attend client meetings to establish project needs and review design concepts.
• Manage small projects or defined work areas with client communication.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings to ensure integration with other systems.
• Provide design clarifications and technical guidance during project execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and processes.

Skills

Bachelors in ME

3+ years

HVAC design

Plumbing design

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Building codes

Construction docs

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

BIM coordination

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a growing design team focusing on HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and institutional buildings. You will collaborate with construction management and other disciplines to design, document, and coordinate systems, ensuring code compliance and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on design work, effective communication with clients, and involvement in BIM coordination and project execution within a family‑oriented employee‑owned environment.