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Mechanical Designer

Job in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80238, USA
Listing for: Actalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36.06 - 55.05 USD Hourly USD 36.06 55.05 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mechanical Designer - Heavy Industrial / Piping Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer with strong 3D modeling and piping design expertise to support complex projects across utility, industrial, water/wastewater, oil & gas, and power & energy facilities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative engineering environment, enjoys owning design packages, and is ready to help grow a high-performing design team.

Key Responsibilities

+ Perform discipline-specific mechanical and piping design with minimal supervision from technical staff.

+ Own and develop the discipline BIM model in alignment with project scope, Digital Delivery Plans (DDP), and required Levels of Development (LOD).

+ Produce high-quality mechanical and piping designs using CADD tools for industrial, utility, and institutional power & energy facilities.

+ Prepare construction-ready deliverables, including:

+ Site layout drawings and equipment arrangements

+ P&IDs

+ Piping isometrics, orthographic drawings, and section views

+ Composite arrangement drawings

+ Bills of material, sketches, lists, and other detailed documentation

+ Route piping in 2D and 3D environments using AutoCAD, CADWorx, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&, Navisworks, and LiDAR data.

+ Coordinate closely with electrical, structural, civil, and other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Apply strong knowledge of engineering planning, drafting, detailing, and construction document production.

+ Maintain high standards for model health, document accuracy, and quality control.

+ Support team collaboration by mentoring junior designers and working closely with engineers and project managers.

+ Participate in design reviews and 3D coordination processes.

+ Potential to lead multidisciplinary design teams and CAD staff on detailed design projects.

Required Skills & Experience

+ 5-10 years of mechanical or piping design experience in heavy industrial environments.

+ Proficiency in Plant 3D or CADWorx (Plant 3D preferred if CADWorx is not available).

+ Strong experience in mechanical drawings, piping systems, and industrial facility design.

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Experience with :

+ P&IDs

+ Site layouts

+ Equipment arrangements

+ Piping isometrics and orthographic drawings

+ Composite arrangement drawings

+ Industry experience in heavy industrial, water/wastewater, oil & gas, utilities, or power & energy facilities.

+ Advanced skillset in 3D design software and document management systems.

+ Competency with Microsoft Office and communication tools.

+ Solid understanding of engineering or architectural concepts, industry standards, and discipline codes.

+ Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Technical degree (Associate's in CAD, Drafting, or related field) or equivalent industry experience.

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Experience with BIM workflows and LOD requirements.

+ Familiarity with utility and institutional power & energy facility design.

Why You Should Be Interested

+ Clear growth path to Sr. Designer.

+ Opportunity to help build and shape the Denver industrial design team.

+ Leadership opportunities on multidisciplinary projects.

+ Hybrid schedule (3-4 days in office; 4 preferred for less experienced designers).

+ Strong backlog of work supporting multiple utilities and industrial clients.

+ Full paid health benefits and premium benefits package.

+ 401(k) match and long-term development programs.

+ Large, stable firm with high average tenure and diverse project portfolio.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $55.05/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 Denver,CO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

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,…
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