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Actalent Mechanical Designer in Phoenix, Arizona
Mechanical Designer - Semiconductor Megaproject - Phoenix, AZ
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Designer to produce comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models that align with project requirements and client expectations. The successful candidate 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, fire protection, and potentially other mechanical building systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to continue developing their career through one of the most historic construction projects to be built in the United States. This person will sit onsite on the North side of Phoenix, AZ, while gaining competitive industry experience. There are multiple years of work planned out for just this particular project, with additional workload behind it.
Job Responsibilities:
Design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maintain precise environmental conditions, including specific materials and specifications.
Apply established design techniques, adapting and modifying 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 to maintain precise temperature, humidity, and air quality control environments.
Work closely with design teams, Engineers, Project Managers, and stakeholders to address specific objectives and propose viable solutions to unique challenges.
Facilitate seamless coordination among various design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.) to fulfill design package requirements.
Conduct field verifications and site assessments to identify, verify, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages, troubleshooting design issues during construction as necessary.
Job Requirements:
Minimum education of completed GED
2+ years of mechanical design experience with proficiency in AutoCAD
1+ years of experience working on Industrial Projects - Data Centers, Semiconductor, Tool Install, Healthcare, Oil & Gas
Experience designing Mechanical Building Systems - HVAC Systems, Chillers, Boilers, Pump Hydraulics, Exhaust, Process Chemicals, Wastewater Discharge
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and clear client interaction during design reviews and RFIs
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Preferred but Not Required - 5+ years of Mechanical Design experience
Preferred but Not Required - Experience with semiconductor or tool install projects
Preferred but Not Required - Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, PIPE-FLO, or other similar tools
Preferred but Not Required - Associates Degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture
Work Environment:
This role requires working on-site 5 days a week at a semiconductor facility, with a flexible start time between 6 AM and 7 AM. The position involves working 40 to 50 hours per week with eligibility for overtime. The team consists of about 50 employees, and the role reports to the Section Manager. This is a massive megaproject location, with multiple other companies and contractors onsite. This site also has ongoing construction for multiple facilities.
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 22, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.