What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Sr Mechanical Engineer - PE position at Actalent?
Job Description: Employees can work 100% remote unless local to Phoenix, AZ or Austin, TX, where a hybrid work schedule is available. The brand-new office in AZ, located on Tempe Town Lake, offers a hotel-like feel. We are approved to place individuals in states including AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, MI, MO, NV, OK, SC, TX, WA, WV, or UT. Candidates in NY, CA, CO, NJ, WY need to be willing to relocate.
This role involves working on a variety of high-profile construction projects including data centers, industrial buildings, and offices. The position requires collaboration with staff, clients, vendors, and external disciplines. Travel to job sites may be necessary for site observations and client meetings.
Responsibilities
- Independently drive projects forward throughout design and construction phases.
- Design mechanical and plumbing systems for data centers.
- Oversee the production of all mechanical designs, systems, and drawings.
- Collaborate with a cross-discipline design team, owners, and contractors to develop drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate with external vendors, internal design teams, and manufacturers.
- Select and schedule major equipment.
Essential Skills
- Mechanical, HVAC, Revit, and MEP systems experience, specifically HVAC and liquid cooling.
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Experience with mission-critical projects, design, plumbing, and piping.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Active PE License or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
- Minimum of 2 years of mission-critical project experience in advanced manufacturing, data centers, semiconductors, or healthcare.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred data center project experience.
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience designing HVAC systems, liquid cooling design, plumbing, and piping.
- Experience working independently, managing priorities, and providing mentorship to junior staff.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam.
- Nice to have: LEED AP BD C certification.
Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - 'ehardy@actalentservices.com'
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $165000.00/yr.
100% premiums paid for medical, dental, vision for employee family
4% 401(k) match
32 days off - holiday, PTO, and sick time
annual professional development budgets for licensure and certifications
Culture: thinking like owners, ability to have a voice, someone who thrives in evolving environments (start up like environment)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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 : $130,000 - $165,000