5 to 10 years
Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)
Own Projects. Drive Impact. Grow Fast.
📍 Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid)
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you're an HVAC engineer who's tired of being the person behind the scenes and ready to own projects, influence decisions, and accelerate your career, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm delivering some of Southern California's most complex healthcare, institutional, and specialty facility projects.
This is not a production-only role. You'll be empowered to lead projects, collaborate directly with clients, coordinate across disciplines, and drive design solutions from concept through construction. If you've built a strong technical foundation and are ready for greater responsibility, visibility, and impact, we want to hear from you.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Own Meaningful Projects. You'll take responsibility for real project outcomes, not just portions of the design process.
Work on High-Profile Facilities
From healthcare campuses and specialty facilities to museums and themed environments, you'll contribute to projects that challenge your technical expertise and expand your experience.
Gain Direct Client Exposure
Build relationships with owners, architects, contractors, and project teams while becoming a trusted engineering resource.
Accelerate Your Career
Leadership opportunities are earned through performance and initiative, not simply years of tenure.
Join a Strong Engineering Culture
Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous growth.
What You'll Do
As a key member of the mechanical engineering team, you will:
- Lead HVAC design and multidisciplinary coordination on active projects
- Own project deliverables from concept development through construction administration
- Manage RFIs, submittals, field coordination, and technical documentation
- Collaborate directly with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients
- Solve complex design and construction challenges in real time
- Prioritize deadlines and maintain project momentum in fast-paced environments
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across project teams
- Step into ongoing projects and quickly establish ownership and direction
- Ensure quality, constructability, and code compliance throughout the project lifecycle
What We're Looking For
We're seeking engineers who are confident, proactive, and capable of operating with a high degree of independence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5 to 10 years of experience in MEP consulting or AEC engineering
- Strong HVAC design experience within a consulting engineering environment
- Proven experience managing:
- RFIs
- Submittals
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Client interaction
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute projects, not simply support them
- Experience with commercial, healthcare, institutional, or other complex building types
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Client-facing confidence and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who stand out often bring experience with:
- California-based project work
- HCAI (formerly OSHPD) healthcare facilities
- DSA-regulated projects
- Healthcare and mission-critical environments
- Reputable MEP consulting firms
- HVAC and plumbing design exposure
- PE License or active pursuit of licensure
Projects You'll Help Deliver
You'll work on challenging, technically demanding projects including:
- HCAI healthcare facilities
- Hospitals and outpatient care environments
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Theme parks and entertainment venues
- Complex institutional and specialty-use facilities
These are not repetitive, cookie-cutter projects. They require engineers who can think critically, coordinate effectively, and deliver exceptional results.
Why Top Engineers Make This Move
- More ownership and decision-making authority
- Greater visibility with clients and project stakeholders
- Exposure to technically complex projects
- Faster career progression into project leadership
- Opportunity to strengthen both technical and management skills
- A team environment that values initiative, accountability, and results
Location & Work Environment
Newport Beach, California
- Hybrid schedule (approximately 3 days in-office)
- Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Strong preference for candidates located in or near Orange County
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newport Beach, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $160000.00/yr.
Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change) 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Newport Beach,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.
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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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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.
Posting ID: JP-006196498