Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

As a Mechanical Designer, you will play a crucial role in producing comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models that align with project requirements and client expectations. You will lead the creation, refinement, and finalization of designs encompassing industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, HVAC ducting, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, motor control, process chemicals, and fire protection systems. Your expertise will ensure precise environmental conditions by designing HVAC systems with specific materials and specifications, implementing measures to control temperature, humidity, air filtration, and more.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models aligning with project requirements and client expectations.
• Lead the creation, refinement, and finalization of designs for industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, HVAC ducting, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, motor control, process chemicals, and fire protection systems.
• Design HVAC systems to maintain precise environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and air quality control.
• Apply established design techniques, exercising judgment to adapt and modify design concepts while ensuring compliance with company and team CAD standards for quality control.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to perform load calculations, airflow balancing, and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate with design teams, Engineers, Project Managers, and stakeholders to address specific objectives, complex features, and propose viable solutions.
• Facilitate coordination among various design disciplines to fulfill design package requirements.
• Conduct field verifications and site assessments to identify, verify, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in designing HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and pump hydraulics
• Experience in industrial projects such as data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or oil & gas
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and client interaction
• Familiarity with ASHRAE 62.1, IMC, NFPA 90A, and local building codes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A.A. or equivalent in engineering or architecture
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, PIPE-FLO, or similar tools is a plus
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Experience with semiconductor or tool install projects

Work Environment

This position is on-site, working 5 days a week with flexible start times between 6AM and 7AM. The work week typically consists of 40 to 50 hours, and overtime is eligible. You will be part of a team of about 50 employees, reporting to the Section Manager. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $48.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.