What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
An innovative commercial HVAC, facilities, and MEP services company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer!
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the creation of HVAC designs, including system narratives, drawings and specifications for a variety of project types and sizes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct the creation of HVAC designs, including system narratives, drawings and specifications for a variety of project types and sizes.
- Certify HVAC system plans.
- Design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning layouts using (CAD) system.
- Calculate heat gain/loss for residential and commercial applications.
- Work in close contact and effectively interact with the internal design, construction and service teams.
- Conducts engineering qualification tests on products including coordinating with outside agencies to ensure compliance. Develops working prototypes and outlines and tests for compliance.
- Prepare proposals for negotiated construction projects, including Design/Build Projects.
- Assist in the preparation of conceptual cost estimates for a wide variety of HVAC systems.
- Participate in project interviews and make presentations to external clients.
- Assist in establishing HVAC basis of design for various projects.
- Participate in and oversee QA/QC processes for your work.
- Reads and interprets complex architectural drawings and 3D models and performing calculations to support design decisions.
- Assist in determining project schedules, manpower requirements and project budgets.
- Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks on construction projects.
- Assist in the processing of Submittals, RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Record Drawings.
- Assist in the functional testing and commissioning of HVAC systems.
- Takes initiative to recommend product improvements or cost reductions.
- Works with the Project Manager to establish and maintain consistent standards projects.
- Participates in department meetings as requested.
- Performs additional assignments as requested and maintains a teamwork attitude.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Possess a basic understanding of the proper application of HVAC systems
- Exhibit a basic understanding of LEED principals, particularly related to HVAC design
- Exhibit a thorough understanding of applicable building codes
- Experience with reading and interpreting complex architectural drawings and 3D models and performing calculations to support design decisions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.86/hr.
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 Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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 : $34 - $41