Mechanical Engineer | MEP Design

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA or health spending account

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Project Engineer to join a growing design team in Charlotte, NC. You will work on building mechanical systems, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and gain hands-on experience with modern tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree and 1–5 years of experience, with opportunities for mentorship and a clear career path toward licensure. Hybrid options are available for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 1-5 years of experience in mechanical design, HVAC design, or building systems engineering.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and mechanical building design.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and related engineering software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and senior staff to deliver successful projects.
• Design and develop HVAC and mechanical building systems for a variety of project types.
• Create and modify construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, electrical, plumbing, and structural teams to ensure fully integrated designs.
• Assist with system layouts, equipment selections, and engineering calculations.
• Apply national, state, and local building codes, energy codes, and industry standards throughout the design process.
• Support project production efforts from concept through final construction documents.
• Participate in problem-solving, technical analysis, and design coordination meetings.
• Contribute to maintaining project schedules and design quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

HIRING NOW: Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Project Engineer Launch Your Engineering Career with a Growing Design Team

Are you an aspiring engineer who wants more than just drafting work?

Whether you're a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or an early-career Mechanical Designer looking to grow your technical expertise, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on real projects that shape the built environment.

Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll gain hands-on experience designing building systems, work directly with senior engineers and project managers, and build the skills needed to advance your career in MEP consulting and building design.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career engineers

Hands-on involvement in project design from day one

Work directly with experienced engineers, project managers, and technical mentors

Exposure to a wide variety of commercial and institutional building projects

Clear career path toward Project Engineer, senior Engineer, and PE licensure

Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship

Modern engineering tools including Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

Hybrid flexibility available

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mechanical Designer, you'll be an integral part of the project team, helping design building mechanical systems while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and senior staff to deliver successful projects.

Design and develop HVAC and mechanical building systems for a variety of project @types.

Create and modify construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.

Coordinate closely with architectural, electrical, plumbing, and structural teams to ensure fully integrated designs.

Assist with system layouts, equipment selections, and engineering calculations.

Apply national, state, and local building codes, energy codes, and industry standards throughout the design process.

Support project production efforts from concept through final construction documents.

Participate in problem-solving, technical analysis, and design coordination meetings.

Contribute to maintaining project schedules and design quality standards.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

1-5 years of experience in mechanical design, HVAC design, or building systems engineering.

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

Familiarity with HVAC systems and mechanical building design.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and related engineering software.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

EIT Certification or actively pursuing EIT status

PE License or path toward licensure

LEED AP, WELL AP, or sustainability-focused certifications

Internship or project experience within MEP consulting, construction, or building design

Who Will Be Successful in This Role?

You might be a great fit if you:

Want to learn from experienced engineers and accelerate your career growth

Enjoy problem-solving and technical challenges

Thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment

Have a strong attention to detail and desire to produce high-quality work

Want to gain exposure to real projects rather than being limited to repetitive production work

Are interested in eventually earning your PE license and taking on greater design responsibilities

Grow Your Career Here

This isn't a role where you'll spend years doing the same thing.

You'll work alongside accomplished engineers, gain exposure to all phases of project delivery, and develop the technical, coordination, and leadership skills needed to advance your engineering career.

You'll have the support, mentorship, and hands-on project experience needed to grow your technical expertise and accelerate your engineering career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.