Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results, and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience while staying connected to a global network of professionals who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in Revit or CAD with working in 3D models.
• Prepare HVAC one-line diagrams.
• Prepare and review HVAC calculations for loads.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical and energy codes.
• Edit specifications to reflect project requirements.
• Develop equipment room sizes during SD and other phases.
• Select and schedule equipment.
• Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (MEPFP, architectural, structural, etc.).
• Respond to RFIs for the project and accurately review submittals.
• Solve installation problems.
• Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize exposure to problems.
• Understand MEP/FP work planning and manage the design process.
• Work with project coordinator and clients to meet scheduled project milestones.
• Manage and deliver revisions and sketches according to numbering conventions.
• Edit and develop scope of work narratives.
• Understand specific engineering requirements for market sector applications.
• Provide direction and mentorship to designer-level staff.
• Perform at a responsible charge level, meeting design and quality levels.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of all calculations and provide guidance.
• Determine content of drawings and specifications for designers.
• Develop and monitor work plans in conjunction with project managers.
• Review code-related items with designers and ensure compliance.
• Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours.
• Write studies and reports for systems on projects.
• Write sequences of operations for AHUs, CHW, and HW systems.
• Understand and apply concepts of CHW, HW, WSHP, variable & constant flow systems.
• Air side systems - CV, VAV, coil selection, fan selection.
• Hydronic systems - hot, chilled condenser, steam.
• Thorough understanding of psychometrics and apply to every project.
• Advanced equipment selection and analysis - chillers, boilers, air terminals, cooling towers, air valves, HEPA filters, DX equipment, and water source heat pumps.
• Thorough understanding of total energy concepts.
• Fluent in energy software applications.
• Fluent in developing life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for project systems.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical design
• Mechanical engineering
• Project management
• HVAC engineering
• Technical leadership
• Revit
• Plumbing design
• Autocad

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 4 years of building HVAC design experience.
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Experience in designing and marketing in science and technology preferred.

Work Environment

Would work in the office, 3-5 days a week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Full Comprehensive Benefit Package That Includes, But Is Not limited to ... BC/BS Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k Match, Quarterly and Annual Bonus Program, Paid OT, Vacation Time, PTO, Holiday Pay Floating Holidays.

Additionally - we have work from home flexibility as it relates to M-F scheduling.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in HOUSTON,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000