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Director of Electrical Engineering Butcher Power Products
Rancho Cordova, CA1 day ago
- $150,000–$190,000 Per Year
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Salary | $57–$72 Per Hour |
Put your HVAC and plumbing design expertise to work on mission-critical federal, healthcare, military, and institutional projects where you"ll directly own calculations, Revit production, and technical engineering deliverables from concept through construction documentation.
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Sacramento, CA or Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support a growing portfolio of federal, military, healthcare, and institutional projects. This role is focused on direct design execution and technical ownership, providing an opportunity to contribute immediately to active projects through HVAC design, plumbing design, mechanical calculations, Revit production, and interdisciplinary coordination.
This is not a project management or oversight-only role. We"re looking for someone who actively performs engineering calculations, develops construction documents, and takes ownership of the mechanical systems they design.
Why Join Us
Professional Development
This role is ideal for engineers who want to remain actively involved in design and engineering while contributing to meaningful infrastructure and institutional projects. You"ll gain exposure to complex mechanical systems, interdisciplinary coordination, and advanced project delivery environments while continuing to develop your technical expertise.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range: $57.00 - $72.00 per hour
Compensation is based on hands-on design capability, technical ownership, calculation experience, and the ability to contribute independently to active project work.
Benefits
Benefits were not specified in the requisition and should be discussed during the interview process.
What You"ll Accomplish
Design HVAC and plumbing systems for federal, military, healthcare, and institutional facilities
Perform mechanical engineering calculations, including:
Load calculations
Equipment sizing
Pump calculations
Plumbing calculations
System performance analysis
Produce mechanical drawings and construction documents using Revit MEP
Coordinate with architecture, electrical, structural, and other engineering disciplines
Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
Participate in field verification activities and occasional project site visits
Contribute to controls coordination, building automation discussions, and sequences of operation where applicable
Take ownership of project deliverables from design through construction documentation
Help reduce production workload while supporting successful project execution
What We"re Looking For
We"re seeking a Mechanical Engineer who can demonstrate direct ownership of HVAC and plumbing design, calculations, and Revit deliverables. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing immediately with limited supervision.
Required Qualifications
5-10+ years of hands-on HVAC and plumbing design experience
Experience personally designing HVAC systems and plumbing systems
Strong proficiency with Revit MEP
Experience producing construction documents and mechanical drawings in Revit
Ability to independently perform:
Mechanical load calculations
Equipment sizing calculations
Pump calculations
Mechanical system calculations
Experience coordinating with architecture, structural, electrical, and engineering disciplines
Strong understanding of mechanical building systems and constructability
Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical communication skills
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal project requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Travel Requirements
Work Environment
If you"re a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys owning the design process, performing calculations, producing construction documents, and solving complex engineering challenges, this opportunity offers the chance to make an immediate impact on meaningful projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $72.00/hr.
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.
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 Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
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 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.
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.
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): 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.