Senior Mechanical Engineer

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a Professional Engineer License (or ability to receive license within 6 months) to join our dynamic design team. You will work on a variety of high-profile projects including data centers, industrial buildings, and offices. This role requires collaboration with team members, clients, vendors, and external disciplines. Occasional travel to job sites for observations and client meetings may be necessary.

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 cross-discipline design teams, owners, and contractors to develop drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with external vendors, internal design teams, and manufacturers.
• Select and schedule major equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with MEP systems, specifically HVAC and liquid cooling.
• Experience in mission-critical projects such as advanced manufacturing, data centers, semiconductor, and healthcare.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Active PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred data center project experience.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam (6/10).
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Preferred 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.
• Nice to have: the person AP BD C certification.

Work Environment

Our employees can work 100% remotely unless located in Phoenix, AZ, or Austin, TX, where a hybrid work schedule is available. We have approval to place individuals in AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, MI, MO, NV, OK, SC, TX, WA, WV, or UT. Additionally, we offer 100% premiums paid for medical, dental, and vision for employees and families, a 4% 401(k) match, 32 days off including holidays, PTO, and sick time, as well as annual professional development budgets for licensure and certifications.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, CA.

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

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 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.

Salary : $130,000 - $165,000