Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Designer Piping and 3D CADJob Description

This role focuses on piping design and detailed layout work for a confidential data center project within a multidisciplinary engineering and construction environment. You will independently prepare designs and drawings using advanced CAD and 3D tools, guide portions of the project from a technical perspective, and ensure that deliverables meet applicable codes, standards, and specifications. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to complex industrial projects while collaborating with project engineering teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed piping designs and layout drawings using advanced piping design techniques, following written procedures and guidelines with minimal supervision.

• Develop and check design deliverables, including layouts, drawings, and associated documentation, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

• Provide technical guidance for the assigned portions of the project, supporting other team members and contributing to design decisions.

• Efficiently utilize CAD systems, including 3D design tools such as Revit, to produce highquality models and drawings for piping and mechanical systems.

• Monitor the design and drafting work of CAD personnel and coordinate with other disciplines as needed to maintain alignment and consistency across the project.

• Interpret and apply applicable codes, standards, procedures, guidelines, and specifications to all design work.

• Prepare and manage schedules for assigned work, ensuring tasks are planned, tracked, and completed within tight deadlines.

• Perform calculations to support the design, ensuring that engineering principles and industry practices are correctly applied.

• Collaborate with project engineering teams and, when required, with client engineering teams and other engineering firms to align design efforts and resolve technical issues.

• Contribute to the development and execution of project plans, including design execution strategies and coordination approaches.

• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project execution.

• Participate in problemsolving and continuous improvement efforts, including learning from past mistakes and applying lessons to future work.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in piping design, including preparation of detailed piping layouts and associated design documents.

• Handson experience with CAD and 3D design tools, with proficiency in Revit 3D for piping and mechanical design.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) in design work.

• Sound understanding of engineering terminology and industry practices related to piping and mechanical systems.

• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, procedures, guidelines, and specifications relevant to piping and mechanical design.

• Ability to understand and work with design documents for complex, multidisciplinary projects.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in mechanical design within an industrial or data center environment.

• Ability to work with minimal instruction, following written procedures and guidelines while maintaining high quality standards.

• Capability to monitor and coordinate the work of CAD personnel and collaborate effectively with other disciplines.

• Comfort communicating with project engineering teams and client engineering teams, including participation in technical discussions.

• Demonstrated ability to perform designrelated calculations and support engineering decisions.

• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading a project or a project team of multiple designers, including responsibility for execution and coordination, is highly valued.

• Background collaborating with other engineering firms on joint projects is beneficial.

• Experience developing or contributing to project execution plans, including design and coordination strategies, is a strong plus.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain design decisions and coordinate with diverse engineering teams.

• Demonstrated problemsolving skills, including the ability to learn from mistakes and implement corrective actions.

• Comfort working in a highperformance design team environment where the team is solely responsible for project execution.

• Ability to adapt to hybrid or remote collaboration tools and workflows.

• Professional, proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and quality in design work.

Work Environment

This position operates in a remote work environment, with collaboration conducted through digital tools and virtual meetings. You will work as part of a stable, longestablished engineering and construction organization known for strong team culture, flexibility, and a focus on innovation in construction, engineering, operations, maintenance, staffing, security, and defense. The broader organization spans many locations worldwide and supports large, complex projects, providing exposure to diverse technologies and disciplines. The culture emphasizes putting people to work, supporting critical infrastructure, and helping customers power and improve the world, with a commitment to doing what is promised and maintaining a high level of performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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.

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.

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