Mechanical Engineer

  • Actalent
  • Arvada, Colorado
  • Full Time

Job Title: REMOTE Mechanical Engineer Opportunity

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 1-3 years of professional experience in building systems design. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a dynamic team. This role involves supporting mechanical design efforts for commercial, educational, and institutional projects and requires you to have or be working towards an EIT license.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and layout of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
  • Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and energy modeling.
  • Prepare construction documents using Revit.
  • Coordinate with architects, other engineering disciplines, and clients.
  • Conduct site visits and field investigations.
  • Support project documentation and submittal reviews.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in mechanical building systems.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and mechanical design software.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Actively pursuing EIT or PE licensure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in plumbing design.
  • Familiarity with building design principles.

Work Environment

This is a remote role, but candidates must be located in Colorado, ideally in the Denver area, with the willingness to attend site visits as needed. The mechanical team comprises approximately 18 people. The work schedule includes nine-hour workdays from Monday to Thursday and half-days on Fridays. The company offers flexible work hours, with the option to work either remotely or in the office, as long as mid-day hours are covered. Enjoy extensive employee benefits, including 250 days of PTO per year, which increases with tenure, a shutdown between Christmas and New Year, healthcare benefits, disability insurance, 401K matching, and support for continuing education and PE licensure. The company fosters an employee-centric culture, ensuring happiness and clear career paths, with opportunities to advance towards project management, department leadership, or senior-level technical expertise.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.

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Job ID: 481824365
Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025

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