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Actalent Plumbing Designer in Washington, District Of Columbia
Job Title: Mechanical and Plumbing Design EngineerJob Description
Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical and Plumbing Design Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of large government buildings, multifamily units, and office spaces. Your expertise will contribute to effective heating and cooling load calculations, as well as the design of plumbing and fire protection systems.
Responsibilities
Design mechanical and plumbing systems for large government buildings, multifamily units, and office spaces.
Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
Create and manage designs using Revit, ensuring coordination with other disciplines.
Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with design specifications.
Manage project deadlines and interact with clients and architects effectively.
Create construction documents for plumbing design, perform site surveys, and calculate load requirements.
Essential Skills
5-20 years of experience working with plumbing systems including stormwater, sewer, drainage, and collection.
Proficient in Revit for cutting sections, working within families, and coordinating with other disciplines.
Ability to independently design projects without requiring markups.
Strong communication skills to interact with clients and discuss design details.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and HVAC design.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with plumbing/fire protection systems.
Ability to perform site surveys and create load calculations.
Work Environment
Enjoy a flexible work schedule with a hybrid role allowing 2-3 days of remote work from home. Work an 8-5 schedule with flexibility on work hours, allowing you to manage projects from any of our locations. Our supportive environment empowers you to take ownership of your work and interact with a diverse set of projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/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 hybrid position in Washington,DC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.