Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description This Mechanical Design Engineer role focuses on the design of building mechanical systems across a wide range of project types, including commercial, infrastructure, government, K-12, higher education, healthcare, and laboratory facilities. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a mix of in-office and remote work, and involves regular site visits to assess existing conditions. You will use Revit and other industry-standard tools to develop high-quality mechanical designs and contribute to complex, impactful projects with strong opportunities for career growth. Responsibilities

- Design mechanical building systems for projects in sectors such as commercial, infrastructure, government, K-12, higher education, healthcare, and laboratories.
- Develop and model mechanical systems using Revit to produce accurate and coordinated design documents.
- Perform load calculations using Trane Trace or Carrier HAP to support system sizing and design decisions.
- Apply mechanical engineering and mechanical design principles to create efficient, reliable, and code-compliant building systems.
- Conduct site visits approximately once per week to assess existing conditions and gather field information for design work.
- Collaborate with project teams to integrate mechanical designs with other disciplines and ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Utilize AutoCAD as needed to support design, documentation, and coordination of mechanical systems.
- Maintain accurate records of design decisions, calculations, and site observations to support project documentation.
- Adhere to applicable standards, guidelines, and internal procedures throughout the design process.
- Successfully complete required federal drug screening and pre-employment checks as part of compliance with project requirements.

Essential Skills

- Approximately 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering or mechanical design for building projects.
- Strong proficiency in designing mechanical building systems across multiple sectors such as commercial, infrastructure, government, K-12, higher education, healthcare, and laboratories.
- Hands-on experience using Revit for mechanical system modeling and design documentation.
- Ability to perform load calculations using Trane Trace or Carrier HAP.
- Mechanical engineering or mechanical design, with experience applying mechanical principles to building systems.
- Capability to conduct site visits and accurately assess existing mechanical conditions.
- Ability to pass federal drug screening and pre-emplyment checks.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or formal training as a Mechanical Designer is beneficial but not strictly required.
- Experience using AutoCAD for mechanical design and documentation.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment that combines in-office, remote, and field-based activities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, coordinated design documents.
- Interest in professional growth and taking advantage of upward mobility opportunities within the organization.

Work Environment The role is based in a hybrid work environment, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. Qualified local candidates may work fully remote when appropriate. The position typically involves an average of one site visit per week to evaluate existing building conditions and support project design. You will work with modern design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, and Carrier HAP in a professional setting that emphasizes collaboration, project variety, and significant opportunities for upward mobility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $55.28/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 to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD. 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.

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