Assistant MEP Engineer

Description

Seeking an Assistant Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to support HVAC and plumbing system design.

• Assist in the design and layout of HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and institutional buildings
• Perform basic engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and system selections under supervision
• Develop construction documents including plans, schedules, and details using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Coordinate with senior engineers, architects, and other disciplines
• Support field surveys, site visits, and existing conditions documentation
• Assist with responses to RFIs, submittal reviews, and construction administration tasks
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements

Skills

Mechanical, Design, Mechanical engineering, Mechanical design, Rfi, Change order, professional engineer, eit, osha, estimating software

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design (internship or co-op experience considered)
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems (air handling units, VAV systems, boilers, chillers, etc.)
• Basic understanding of plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Knowledge of NYS and applicable mechanical/plumbing codes preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oneida, NY.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Oneida,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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 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.

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