Actalent

Job Title: HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid: 4 days in-office, Fridays remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

We are a dynamic and growing A/E firm with offices in New York City and Pennsylvania, specializing in a wide range of project types including commercial, industrial, and healthcare. Our collaborative team is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable design solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to join our Midtown Manhattan office. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of HVAC systems for a variety of building types, with a focus on mission-critical and healthcare projects. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, code-compliant mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, air and hydronic distribution, and building automation controls.
• Perform system load calculations and evaluate design options using industry-standard engineering and energy modeling software.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation including basis of design reports, Revit drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable building codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Review and refine design deliverables for technical accuracy and presentation quality.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers across disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in HVAC design engineering.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD MEP.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, and healthcare projects.
• (Note: Residential-only or commercial fit-out-only experience will not be considered.)

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule: 4 days in-office (Midtown Manhattan), 1 day remote (Fridays).
• Opportunity to work on a variety of high-impact, technically challenging projects.
• Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Exposure to mission-critical and healthcare design standards and practices.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Mineola,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.