Hvac Project Engineer

Job Title: HVAC Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Project Engineer to lead and execute HVAC modernization projects. This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of projects from engineering through execution, supporting energy-reduction initiatives, and ensuring the successful completion of HVAC projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Project Engineer on one active HVAC modernization project, taking it from engineering through execution.
• Support energy-reduction initiatives by upgrading and modernizing HVAC and HVAC control systems.
• Perform detailed engineering, design, and scoping for three additional future HVAC projects.
• Develop project scopes, gather vendor and contractor quotes, and support cost estimates.
• Submit and manage Capital Expense Requests (CERs).
• Coordinate, manage, and oversee contractors and approved vendors.
• Act as the day-to-day technical owner for HVAC projects, ensuring work is executed safely, on time, and within scope.
• Interface with internal stakeholders to support project planning and execution.

Essential Skills

• Experience running HVAC projects with at least $1M CapEx.
• Understanding of recent and modern HVAC Control Systems.
• Experience with project scoping for HVAC in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing background/experience.
• Experience working for an MEP firm.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site role with a work schedule from Monday to Friday. Employees can start work as early as 7 AM or as late as 8:30 AM. If starting at 7 AM, the day concludes at 4 PM, and if starting at 8:30 AM, the day concludes at 5:30 PM. Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Belvidere, NJ. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.12 - $96.15/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 onsite position in Belvidere,NJ. Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.