Mechanical Designer

Job Title : Mechanical Designer

Job Description

The Mechanical HVAC / Plumbing Designer is responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing, for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. This role involves creating construction documents, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

Design and develop HVAC and plumbing systems for various building types.

Create detailed construction documents.

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive project development.

Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards.

Perform constructability reviews of drawings.

Coordinate with consultants and contractors.

Review calculations, drawings, and specifications, providing meaningful feedback.

Essential Skills

2-4 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design.

Proficiency in design, schematic, and engineering processes.

Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling.

Experience in public projects or work with federal, public, and military projects.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with electrical engineering and consulting.

EIT certification is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a hybrid / remote work option after 90 days for individuals who demonstrate the ability to complete tasks efficiently. The office is in a cubical setting located along the Sacramento River. The company is engaged in a variety of new and technically complex projects, specializing in government and military facilities, which demand precision engineering and close coordination across multiple disciplines to meet stringent federal and defense standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00 / 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 hybrid position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

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.

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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