Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to produce detailed engineering designs and technical project plans, ensuring they meet our specifications and client needs. You will create and finalize designs for industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, chillers, boilers, HVAC ducting, exhaust, motor control, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, and fire protection systems.
Responsibilities
- Produce detailed engineering designs, technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models.
- Perform detailed mechanical system calculations including load analysis, pump head curves, pressure drop, and energy consumption.
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures with minor adaptations to design concepts.
- Ensure quality control by complying with company and team design and CAD standards.
- Collaborate with the design team, other Engineers, Project Managers, and stakeholders on assigned objectives.
- Facilitate internal and external design review meetings, ensuring quality assurance standards and project milestones are met.
- Coordinate designs with other design disciplines for comprehensive design package needs.
- Conduct field verifications and site walks to incorporate solutions into design packages.
- Manage technical inquiries, submittal reviews, and RFI responses from contractors and vendors.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering experience.
- Experience with HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pump hydraulics, and exhaust.
- Experience performing mechanical calculations including load analysis, pump head curves, pressure drop, and energy consumption.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and client interaction.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, PIPE-FLO or similar tools is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer is preferred.
- Experience with semiconductor or tool install projects is advantageous.
Work Environment
This role requires working on-site five days a week with a flexible start time between 6 AM and 7 AM. You will work 40 to 50 hours per week, with eligibility for overtime. The team consists of approximately 50 employees, and you will report to the Section Manager.
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 $32.69 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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