Mechanical Engineer III

Actalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design HVAC and mechanical utility systems for new construction and renovations in North Carolina. The role oversees the mechanical scope and budgets for mid-sized projects, coordinating with architects, engineers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure coordinated, code-compliant designs.

The ideal candidate has an ABET-accredited degree, 5+ years in an AEC environment, and PE licensure, with strong BIM/CAD and energy modeling skills.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus).
• Professional engineering registration in good standing.
• Experience in HVAC and mechanical utility system design.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical utility systems for new construction and renovations.
• Oversee mechanical discipline scope and budget on projects of intermediate complexity.
• Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver integrated solutions.
• Produce load calculations, energy modeling, design reports, and construction documents.
• Direct design activities across all project phases and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Load calculations

Energy modeling

HVAC design

P&IDs

BIM

Coordination with teams

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus)

Professional engineering licensure (PE)

Tools

BIM software

CAD software

Engineering calculation software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer III focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utility systems for new buildings, renovations, additions, and process-related projects. This role oversees the mechanical discipline scope of work and manages discipline budgets for small to medium projects of intermediate complexity, while coordinating closely with internal and external architects, engineers, construction teams, and manufacturers to deliver coordinated, constructible, and code-compliant designs.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical utility systems for new construction, renovations, additions, and process-related facilities in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Oversee the mechanical discipline scope of work and manage the mechanical design budget on small to medium projects of intermediate complexity.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with internal and external architects, engineers, clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure a fully integrated solution.
• Perform engineering tasks including load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, P&IDs, schedules, installation details, and equipment and system selection and specification.
• Utilize building information modeling (BIM) tools, computer-aided drafting software, and engineering calculation software to develop accurate and coordinated mechanical designs.
• Direct design activities across all phases of a project, including studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Design mechanical systems of intermediate complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.
• Manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, establish priorities, and direct the work of other team members as needed.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, designers, and other internal and external team members to deliver coordinated, constructible, and complete design packages.
• Develop narratives, technical reports, and comprehensive construction drawing packages, and write construction specifications for projects of intermediate complexity with minimal oversight.
• Support construction-phase activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, developing punch lists, and preparing construction progress reports.
• Plan and direct mechanical design work and monitor adherence to project budgets for projects of intermediate complexity.
• Support proposal development efforts under the supervision of a Lead or Engineer, contributing technical input and scope definition.
• Identify design requirements, translate them into clear scope definitions, and document open issues, project decisions, and action items to consistently advance the design.
• Identify basic non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys and communicate findings to the project team.
• Develop basic internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations to support knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Lead quality check efforts for projects of intermediate complexity and drive overall project quality through thorough reviews and adherence to standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced Mechanical Engineers and Designers to support their development.
• Lead systems design programming and master planning activities on intermediate projects with support from a Design Lead or Engineer.
• Serve as Engineer-of-Record for small to medium projects when acting in the Lead Mechanical Engineering role, assuming responsibility for the technical accuracy and completeness of the mechanical design.

Essential Skills

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm environment.
• Professional engineering registration in good standing.
• Intermediate experience performing engineering calculations and developing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping system designs.
• Intermediate experience with load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, P&IDs, schedules, and installation details.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment and system selection and specification, including coordination with manufacturers and trade partners.
• Proficiency in software for building information modeling (BIM), computer-aided draftin