Actalent
Senior Mechanical Designer – Actalent
Join an esteemed A/E design firm that excels in planning, designing, and executing complex MEP projects across various sectors, including commercial, mechanical, and production engineering, as well as civil and structural development. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service throughout the entire project life cycle, driven by excellent communication and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
Responsibilities
Design commercial, retail, hospitality, multi-family, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities.
Understand project scopes and create detailed design documentation in accordance with standards and AHJ code requirements to secure building permits.
Provide detailed mechanical and plumbing systems design, including piping flow diagrams and P&ID diagrams.
Perform building load and ventilation calculations using Trane Trace or Carrier Haps, and provide HVAC design per ASHRAE, IBC, IMC, and IECC guidelines.
Conduct on‑site field inspections of piping and mechanical systems, including generating written reports.
Coordinate project requirements with Project Manager and Team Leadership.
Communicate project status, issues, and concerns with Team Leadership.
Collaborate with in‑house and out‑of‑house design team members to ensure quality and coordinated design.
Attend off‑site meetings as required.
Conduct pre‑design site visits and as‑built inspections.
Adhere to company standards and QC/QA practices.
Essential Skills
5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the consulting engineering industry.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace (or Carrier Hap) load calculation software, ComCheck, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
Strong understanding of the construction process.
Familiarity with International Building Codes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of water‑source heat pump systems, DX package, split systems, and VRF equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in plumbing design.
Chilled water experience is a plus but not required.
Work Environment The position is based in the Chandler and Phoenix offices, offering a collaborative and employee‑owned firm environment.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
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&DD 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)
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity 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.
Accommodation 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.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.
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Join an esteemed A/E design firm that excels in planning, designing, and executing complex MEP projects across various sectors, including commercial, mechanical, and production engineering, as well as civil and structural development. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service throughout the entire project life cycle, driven by excellent communication and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
Responsibilities
Design commercial, retail, hospitality, multi-family, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities.
Understand project scopes and create detailed design documentation in accordance with standards and AHJ code requirements to secure building permits.
Provide detailed mechanical and plumbing systems design, including piping flow diagrams and P&ID diagrams.
Perform building load and ventilation calculations using Trane Trace or Carrier Haps, and provide HVAC design per ASHRAE, IBC, IMC, and IECC guidelines.
Conduct on‑site field inspections of piping and mechanical systems, including generating written reports.
Coordinate project requirements with Project Manager and Team Leadership.
Communicate project status, issues, and concerns with Team Leadership.
Collaborate with in‑house and out‑of‑house design team members to ensure quality and coordinated design.
Attend off‑site meetings as required.
Conduct pre‑design site visits and as‑built inspections.
Adhere to company standards and QC/QA practices.
Essential Skills
5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the consulting engineering industry.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace (or Carrier Hap) load calculation software, ComCheck, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
Strong understanding of the construction process.
Familiarity with International Building Codes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of water‑source heat pump systems, DX package, split systems, and VRF equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in plumbing design.
Chilled water experience is a plus but not required.
Work Environment The position is based in the Chandler and Phoenix offices, offering a collaborative and employee‑owned firm environment.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
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&DD 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)
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity 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.
Accommodation 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.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.
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