Sr Mechanical Designer - Remote Eligible

HVAC / Mechanical Design Leadership Opportunity (100% Remote)

We are seeking an experienced mechanical design professional to lead and review HVAC and plumbing design work for fast-paced retail and restaurant projects. This is a fully remote opportunity with no onsite requirement, supporting multiple projects concurrently while mentoring junior designers and ensuring high-quality, code-compliant deliverables.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical review, project coordination, and developing junior talent in a high-volume, quick-turn environment.

What You'll Do

• Act as the technical lead for multiple active projects, each supported by a dedicated designer
• Review and verify HVAC and plumbing calculations and construction drawings
• Independently run mechanical and plumbing calculations to validate design accuracy
• Redline drawings to identify errors, omissions, and code compliance issues
• Manage drawing revisions resulting from city and code review comments
• Identify skill gaps within junior designers and provide targeted coaching and training
• Ensure designs align with customer requirements, schedules, and quality standards
• Coordinate project progress across multiple concurrent retail and restaurant builds

What We're Looking For

• Expert-level AutoCAD proficiency (daily, hands-on use required)
• Strong experience in HVAC, mechanical and plumbing system design
• Proven experience performing and reviewing MEP calculations
• Ability to recognize missing scope, design gaps, and constructability concerns
• Experience supporting fast-track projects such as retail or restaurant rollouts
• Comfortable balancing technical execution with project leadership responsibilities

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Revit experience
• Prior involvement in mentoring or coaching junior designers
• Familiarity with software such as Trane Trace or Carrier HAP

Work Environment

• 100% remote position
• Work from anywhere within the U.S.
• Contract-to-hire engagement with long-term potential
• Collaborative, design-focused team environment

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/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 Apr 28, 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.