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Actalent Mechanical Principal in Seattle, Washington
Mechanical Principal | MEP Consulting Engineering | Seattle, WA
Full-Time | Seattle HQ | Competitive Compensation
## Why This Role Is Worth Your Attention
This is a firm that has been solving complex engineering problems since 1955 — and still operates with the drive of a firm that refuses to be complacent. Headquartered in the heart of Seattle with offices across seven states and active projects on six continents, this is an organization that has built its reputation on doing the hard work others walk away from.
As a Mechanical Principal, you’re not stepping into a seat to maintain the status quo. You’re stepping in to lead a discipline, develop engineers who are hungry to grow, and drive technically excellent work across some of the most complex and meaningful project types in the Pacific Northwest and nationally.
If you’re a senior mechanical engineer who is ready to own a practice — not just support one — this is the opportunity.
## The Firm at a Glance
60+ years of engineering excellence, 160+ employees, active projects on 6 continents
Nationally recognized for high-technology, campus-oriented, and mission-critical solutions
Fully integrated multidisciplinary practice: mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, security, energy, and commissioning
Award-winning culture recognized for leadership, communication, and people-first values
A firm that develops and promotes from within — its current President/CEO has spent his entire career here
## Project Types You’ll Lead
The mechanical portfolio here spans technically demanding work across multiple high-stakes sectors:
Healthcare & Clinical Facilities — HVAC, plumbing, and critical environment systems for hospitals, surgical suites, and medical office buildings
Mission-Critical & High-Tech — Precision cooling, redundant systems, and environmental controls for data centers and command facilities
Campus & Higher Education — Central plant design, chilled water and heating water distribution, and building-level mechanical systems across large institutional campuses
Cleanrooms & Lab Environments — Dedicated outside air, dehumidification, displacement ventilation, and specialty exhaust systems
Sustainable Design — Geothermal systems, heat recovery, VRF, radiant heating, and energy modeling for high-performance buildings
Commercial & Civic — Office towers, government facilities, and mixed-use developments with complex mechanical infrastructure
## What You’ll Own
As Mechanical Principal, you carry the technical and leadership authority for the mechanical discipline. This is a role with real ownership — of the work, the team, and the client relationships.
Define and uphold the technical direction and quality standard for the mechanical engineering group
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of mechanical engineers and designers at all levels
Own client relationships from first conversation through project closeout — you are the trusted advisor your clients rely on
Drive business development: proposals, client pursuit strategies, interviews, and long-term relationship building
Collaborate fully across disciplines — electrical, telecom, commissioning, security — on integrated project delivery
Review and approve construction documents, calculations, and specifications
Represent the firm at industry events and within professional engineering organizations
Contribute to firm-wide leadership, strategic planning, and culture
## What You Bring
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
15+ years of progressive experience in building mechanical systems design
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) — Washington state required or reciprocity eligible
Demonstrated track record leading teams and managing senior -level client relationships
Deep technical expertise across HVAC, plumbing, and building mechanical systems
Business development experience — you understand how great engineering relationships translate into long-term work
Preferred:
Experience in healthcare, mission-critical, laboratory, or campus environments
Familiarity with central plant design and campus-scale mechanical infrastructure
Knowledge of sustainable systems: geothermal, VRF, heat recovery, and energy modeling
LEED Accreditation or PMP Certification
Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD
## The Culture
This is a firm where people stay. Engineers attend cross-disciplinary lunch-and-learns by choice. Leadership is accessible and transparent. Tenure runs long because the work is challenging, the team is genuinely invested in each other, and the firm’s direction is communicated clearly and honestly.
The firm’s guiding principle — Inspiring Leadership Through Action — shows up every day in how senior leaders mentor junior staff, how the team rallies around difficult projects, and how the firm handled a major operational challenge in a way that earned national recognition for its leadership and communication.
If you want to work somewhere that takes culture seriously — not as a marketing exercise, but as a daily practice — this is it.
## Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience at the principal level
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Professional development funding — licenses, certifications, memberships, and continuing education
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Paid time off and paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer. All backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $450000.00/yr.
Profit Sharing in a 200 person firm, 401k, large bonuses, 90% of business is repeat, opportunity to lead a team and build a division.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.