MEP Electrical Design Engineer - FULLY REMOTE!

HIRING: Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (MEP Design) | 100% Remote<br><br><strong>Design the Future of Building Systems From Anywhere<br><br></strong>We are seeking an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join a growing MEP consulting firm supporting projects across healthcare, education, commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional markets.<br><br>This is a 100% remote opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a highly respected engineering team on a diverse portfolio of building projects.<br><br>The ideal candidate has experience designing building systems within an MEP consulting environment and is comfortable taking projects from initial calculations and system layouts through construction documents and multidisciplinary coordination.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Design mechanical or electrical building systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, retail, multifamily, and institutional facilities.</li><li>Develop HVAC, plumbing, power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and other building system designs depending on discipline.</li><li>Perform engineering calculations, load analyses, equipment sizing, and code compliance reviews.</li><li>Prepare construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.</li><li>Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop and coordinate engineering drawings.</li><li>Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, plumbing, fire protection, and other engineering disciplines.</li><li>Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, energy codes, industry standards, and project requirements.</li><li>Participate in design reviews and provide technical solutions throughout all phases of a project.</li><li>Support project management activities including scheduling, coordination, and client communication.</li><li>Assist during construction through submittal reviews, RFIs, and field-related design support.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.</li><li>5+ years of MEP consulting experience focused on building system design.</li><li>Experience designing mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing) or electrical systems (power, lighting, distribution).</li><li>Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit experience highly preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of building codes, energy standards, and engineering best practices.</li><li>Excellent communication and project coordination skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects while working independently in a remote environment.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>EIT or PE License.</li><li>Experience supporting healthcare, education, commercial, retail, institutional, or multifamily projects.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, power distribution, lighting, or building infrastructure systems.</li><li>Experience with construction administration, submittals, and RFIs.</li><li>Client-facing and project management experience.</li><li>Experience coordinating multidisciplinary MEP projects.<br><br></li></ul>What We Offer<br><br><ul><li>100% Remote Work Environment</li><li>Competitive Base Salary + Performance Incentives</li><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits</li><li>Generous PTO and Paid Holidays</li><li>Professional Development and Continuing Education Support</li><li>Clear Career Growth Path</li><li>Long-Term Stability with a Strong Backlog of Projects<br><br></li></ul><strong>Job Type & Location<br><br></strong>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, NY.<br><br><strong>Pay And Benefits<br><br></strong>The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $140000.00/hr.<br><br>Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.<br><br>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:<br><br><ul><li> Medical, dental & vision</li><li> Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital</li><li> 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available</li><li> Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)</li><li> Short and long-term disability</li><li> Health Spending Account (HSA)</li><li> Transportation benefits</li><li> Employee Assistance Program</li><li> 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 Sep 29, 2026.<br><br></li></ul><strong>About Actalent<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:</strong> Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br><br><strong>Massachusetts Lie Detector:</strong> It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.<br><br><strong>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):</strong> 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.

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