Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Project Manager. In this role, you will have constant contact with customers, requiring strong verbal and written communication skills. You will be responsible for visiting sites, visually inspecting them, specifying and sizing equipment, and designing it.

Responsibilities

• HVAC design and engineering
• Drafting and blueprint reading
• Knowledge of local, national, and state codes
• Equipment, duct, and piping selections
• Communicating with inside and outside customers regarding equipment design, installation, and operations of HVAC systems and controls for the design/build, negotiation, add on, and replacement markets
• Sizing of heating and cooling loads for selection of equipment and distribution systems
• Estimating and pricing of equipment, materials, labor, and subcontractors
• Drafting CAD for designs of equipment, duct, and pipe layout
• Working with registered engineers and inspectors for design approvals
• Managing detailed office procedures to ensure proper flow from system design through purchasing, installation, pricing, and job costing
• Collaborating with salespeople on installation projects involving system design, equipment selection, heat loads, energy analysis, CAD, creating job folders, ordering, expediting, and checking in on equipment
• Coordinating with the Operation Manager, installation crew, and subcontractors to ensure project progress
• Answering questions, providing PO numbers to installers, calling for inspections, and overseeing the complete project through the final OEM packet
• Presenting proposals when needed

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Mechanical design
• Project management
• HVAC design
• Hydronics
• Steam equipment
• Boilers
• Load calculation
• Blueprint reading
• Drafting
• CAD

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in HVAC/R Engineering
• Eight or more years of experience in commercial/industrial HVAC design
• Eight or more years of project estimating and project management experience
• Experience working/designing Steam Rooms, Boilers, Hydronics, Load Calculations, Refrigeration Units, HVAC, Pumps, Compressors, and Fans
• Experience with Auto CAD or similar design software is a plus

Work Environment

The schedule can be flexible with the possibility of one remote day per week. The job requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, operate motorized vehicles, and walk for extended periods. There may be exposure to potentially harmful chemicals or materials, with proper PPDs provided. The role involves hearing and speaking to exchange information, kneeling or crouching to accomplish tasks, and seeing for computer data entry. English proficiency in speaking and writing is required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.65 - $46.55

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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $47