Mep Designer / Revit Designer

Job Title: MEP Designer / Revit Drafter Essential Skills

- Minimum of 4+ years of drafting and design experience in a professional environment.
- Proficiency in Revit, ideally including Revit MEP, for creating and managing coordinated building systems models.
- Hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing system design in residential or building projects.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate construction documents that meet permitting and construction standards.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to ensure proper coordination.
- Strong mechanical and HVAC drafting skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working with BIM workflows to coordinate multiple disciplines within a single model.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience with fire protection and plumbing/fire protection design in residential or commercial environments.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and documentation alongside Revit-based workflows.
- Experience or familiarity with architectural design principles and coordination.
- Experience in BIM-based project delivery, including model management and clash detection.
- Interest in innovative approaches to designing and building custom homes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including architecture, engineering, and production.

Job Description The MEP Designer / Revit Drafter supports the development of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for high-end, custom residential projects. You will collaborate closely with architectural, engineering, and production teams to translate home designs into accurate, coordinated MEP drawings that seamlessly move from the design environment into prefabrication and field installation. Work Environment You will work in a collaborative design and production environment focused on high-end, custom residential projects. Daily work involves extensive use of Revit (including Revit MEP), BIM tools, and AutoCAD to develop coordinated drawings and models that support both prefabrication and field installation. You will interact regularly with architectural, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are accurate, buildable, and ready for production. The company promotes a modern approach to custom homebuilding, emphasizing innovation, coordination, and efficiency in the design-to-construction process.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI. 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 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,
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.