Mep Mechanical Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Kalamazoo, MI to design detailed mechanical system plans and specifications for commercial buildings. You will review existing designs to ensure regulatory compliance and customer-requested changes, and prepare load calculations for heating, cooling, and other building needs.

The role requires 3–5 years of HVAC experience, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of U.S. building codes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of experience with HVAC in commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of U.S. building codes required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.

Responsibilities

• Designing detailed plans and specifications for mechanical systems.
• Reviewing existing systems to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Making changes to existing designs per customer requests.
• Preparing load calculations for heating, cooling, and other building loads.
• Developing efficient HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety systems.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

U.S. building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We provide engineering services to architects, contractors, municipalities, healthcare, and other business organizations in the design, analysis, and documentation of MEP systems.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

We provide engineering services to architects, contractors, municipalities, healthcare, and other business organizations in the design, analysis, and documentation of MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing detailed plans and specifications for mechanical systems
• Reviewing existing systems and processes to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Making changes or corrections to existing designs per customer request
• Preparing load calculations by determining the heating, cooling, and other load requirements for buildings
• Developing efficient and effective systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and fire safety
• Overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Working closely with electrical, civil, and structural engineers, as well as architects and contractors, to ensure efficient designs
• Identifying and resolving issues that arise during the design or construction phase

Must Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience with HVAC systems in commercial buildings
• Knowledge of U.S. building codes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD

Nice to have Qualifications

• Experience with Revit
• Proficiency in design and mechanical systems

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.