What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at Actalent?
Job Description
As a Mechanical Designer, you will provide advanced mechanical engineering design services for a range of federal facility projects. You will lead and coordinate design-build projects, working closely with architects, engineers, and construction teams. Your role involves developing and reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring all designs meet rigorous federal standards, codes, and client requirements. You will drive innovation and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle and mentor junior staff while supporting project management as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced mechanical engineering design services for federal facility projects.
- Lead and coordinate design-build projects, collaborating with architects, engineers, and construction teams.
- Develop and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations.
- Ensure designs meet federal standards, codes, and client requirements.
- Drive innovation and efficiency throughout project lifecycles.
- Mentor junior staff and support project management.
- At least 10 years of mechanical engineering experience with substantial exposure to federal projects.
- Demonstrated success leading design-build projects.
- Deep understanding of federal standards, codes, and project delivery methods.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a strong plus.
- Experience with medical or Department of Defense projects.
- Knowledge in electrical design, schematic design, power distribution, MEP, HVAC, and piping.
This is a fully remote position. The projects are long-term, with the current project lasting at least three years, and more projects to follow. We are looking for long-term fits.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62.60 - $72.00/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 fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $63 - $72
