Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead our team of electrical and HVAC engineers. This role involves overseeing the creation and updating of General, HVAC, and Electrical drawings for various stages of project approval and completion. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary contact and representative for engineering teams during meetings and calls, ensuring the accurate communication of progress and needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical and HVAC engineers to create and update General (G sheets), HVAC (M Sheets), and Electrical (E sheets) for Issued for Approval, As-built, and Closeout Submittal drawing sets.
• Act as the project manager and main representative of the engineering team during meetings and calls with clients or the Integrated Manufacturing Operations team.
• Create standards for integrated manufacturing HVAC designs and controls for modular e-houses.
• Perform the final review of Issued for Approval, As-built, and Closeout Submittal drawings to ensure compliance with clients’ scope, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Ensure that HVAC and Electrical designs adhere to national and local codes, fulfilling all client requirements.
• Perform heat load calculations for each project and ensure proper sizing of HVAC equipment.
• Create and verify CFD analysis for each project to ensure HVAC design meets heat load requirements.
• Be proficient in AutoCAD to assist in creating and updating General, HVAC, and Electrical drawings when necessary.
• Coordinate with HVAC, Enclosure, and Electrical vendors and suppliers to select the best-engineered systems for each project.
• Communicate and coordinate with the engineering team to keep the Engineering Manager informed of design issues, schedule impacts, and resolutions.
• Ensure Electrical Engineering is updated on electrical requirements and spacing needs for HVAC equipment.
• Answer questions for the Integrated Manufacturing production and operations team.
• Innovate the modular building HVAC design by contributing new ideas and discussing them with the Engineering Manager.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in HVAC, mechanical, and mechanical design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience in project management or leading junior engineers.
• Strong experience in mechanical engineering and construction.

Work Environment

This role requires onsite presence from Monday to Friday. The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on collaboration and innovation. The candidate will work closely with a diverse team of engineers and professionals to deliver high-quality projects.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/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 Arlington,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.