MEP Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced MEP Engineer to design and coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for diverse building projects.

You will prepare schematics, one-line diagrams, and reports while coordinating with an A/E team. The role emphasizes MEP integration, compliance with NEC/ASHRAE, and field verification with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in one or more MEP trades.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for MEP drawings.
• Experience designing electrical distribution systems, including grounding, back-up power, and general power distribution.
• Experience in lighting design and control for building projects.
• Experience designing fire alarm and lightning protection systems.
• Mechanical design experience, including HVAC system design.
• Experience in plumbing and fire protection design for building projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and its application in electrical design.
• Experience with coordinating MEP in an A/E firm environment.
• Proficiency with Revit for MEP modeling and coordination.
• EIT or PE credential.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards for mechanical and HVAC design.

Responsibilities

• Design MEP systems for healthcare facilities, data centers, central plants, and municipal buildings.
• Prepare schematics, one-line diagrams, contract documents and technical reports.
• Develop electrical distribution systems, including grounding and back‑up power.
• Design lighting systems and controls with energy efficiency in mind.
• Design fire alarm and lightning protection per applicable codes.
• Perform HVAC design including load calculations and equipment selection.
• Coordinate MEP elements within architectural and structural constraints.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to produce accurate, coordinated drawings and models.
• Apply NEC and ASHRAE standards in the design and review of systems.
• Collaborate with project teams in an A/E firm environment.
• Support documentation for certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Travel to job sites to support design coordination and field verification.

Skills

MEP design experience

Electrical distribution design

Lighting design and control

Fire protection design

NEC knowledge

Revit proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

EIT or PE credential

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: MEP Engineer

Job Description

The MEP Engineer designs and coordinates mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a variety of building projects, including healthcare facilities, data centers, central plants, and municipal buildings. This role prepares detailed design documents and reports, applies industry codes and standards, and collaborates within an A/E firm environment on complex building projects with opportunities for professional growth and partnership.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for building projects such as healthcare facilities, data centers, central plants, and municipal buildings.
• Prepare schematics, one-line diagrams, contract documents, and technical reports that clearly communicate design intent and system requirements.
• Develop electrical distribution systems, including grounding, back-up power, and general power distribution for a wide range of project types.
• Design lighting systems and controls, ensuring appropriate illumination levels, energy efficiency, and alignment with project specifications.
• Design fire alarm and lightning protection systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform mechanical design for HVAC systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and layout coordination.
• Contribute to building design by coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements within architectural and structural constraints.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to produce accurate and coordinated drawings and models for MEP systems.
• Apply NEC and ASHRAE standards in the design and review of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with project teams in an A/E firm environment to ensure integrated and efficient building systems.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Travel to job sites as needed to support design coordination, field verification, and project meetings.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in one or more MEP trades, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fire protection.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and modifying MEP drawings.
• Experience designing electrical distribution systems, including grounding, back-up power, and general power distribution.
• Experience in lighting design and control for building projects.
• Experience designing fire alarm and lightning protection systems.
• Mechanical design experience, including HVAC system design and building mechanical systems.
• Experience in plumbing and fire protection design for building projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) and its application in electrical design.
• Experience with building design and coordination of MEP systems within an A/E firm environment.
• Proficiency with Revit for MEP modeling and coordination.
• EIT or PE credential (Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer).
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards for mechanical and HVAC design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on diverse project types such as healthcare facilities, data centers, central plants, and municipal buildings.
• Ability to prepare detailed schematics, one-line diagrams, and contract documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong report writing skills to document design decisions, calculations, and system performance.
• Interest in pursuing additional professional certificates, with support available for certificate costs.
• Desire to grow within an A/E firm environment, including the potential opportunity to become a partner over time.
• Ability to work on multiple project types simultaneously and manage priorities effectively.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Commitment to staying current with industry standards and best practices in MEP design.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in New York, with work occurring primarily in office settings and occasional travel to job sites. Mechanical and electrical candidates with 5+ years of experience can work out of the New York City office. The firm maintains offices in New York City and Long Island, both located in convenient areas, including walking distance from public transit such as the LIRR for the Long Island headquarters. The environment is that of an A/E firm where engineers typically enjoy a collaborative, professional atmosphere, working with AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools on a variety of project types. The culture includes regular social outings and team-building activities such as fishing trips, trivia nights, happy hours, bowling nights, and a company softball team. Benefits include profit sharing and support for obtaining professional certificates, as well as opportunities to work on diverse projects and to pursue partnership in the firm over time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NY, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification 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 NY,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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