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Mechanical Engineer

Actalent
WDM, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team, dedicated to promoting a culture of safety, security, and compliance. This role involves providing technical support for construction and commissioning projects, ensuring the seamless integration of mechanical systems within data centers.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, security, and compliance throughout all data center activities.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the design, operation, and functionality of all mechanical systems within the data center.
  • Provide technical support for construction and commissioning projects, including field coordination and validation of mechanical systems against design specifications.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical engineers, commissioning teams, EPMS specialists, and operations personnel to ensure seamless integration between systems.
  • Participate in GC constructability reviews, respond to RFIs, and resolve design conflicts or deviations during project execution.
  • Perform audits and inspections of installed mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with design drawings.
  • Engage in regional and global syncs to align on standards, specifications, QA/QC processes, and commissioning best practices.
  • Contribute to process improvements and lessons-learned initiatives across global teams.
Essential Skills
  • 5-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Graduate Mechanical Engineer degree and NFPA 70E certification.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC systems, building automation systems, and mechanical commissioning workflows.
  • Proven experience in field coordination, design reviews, and interpretation of construction documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer with experience in data center, industrial, or large-scale commercial infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, BIM 360, Power BI, and Bluebeam.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
Work Environment

The work location is 100% onsite at DSM17 and DSM43 in Des Moines. The role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. The team operates in a professional setting with cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, QA, and Procurement departments. Relocation support is not provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of WDM, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $44.00/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 onsite position in WDM,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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 : $34 - $44

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