• Mechanical Design Engineer

    Actalent (Sugar Land, TX)


    Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

     

    The Mechanical Design Engineer plays a key role in the development of packaged equipment, ensuring designs meet company standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and controls engineers—as well as vendors and the Supply Chain team.

    Responsibilities

    + Create parametric 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings.

    + Serve as the subject matter expert in computer-aided design (CAD).

    + Maintain the accuracy and integrity of design documentation within a revision control system.

    + Design complex products and systems, applying advanced engineering design principles.

    + Develop detailed fabrication drawings, general arrangement drawings, P&IDs, engineering Bills of Materials, and assign part numbers within the ERP system.

    + Provide support to manufacturing and procurement teams by clarifying design intent and recommending improvements.

    + Independently plan and manage daily engineering and design tasks to meet project deadlines.

    + Monitor job costs and schedules to ensure alignment with customer specifications and technical standards.

    + Create and implement engineering standards and documentation templates.

    + Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, Purchasing, and Service teams.

    + Establish standardized design and drafting procedures to improve project consistency and efficiency.

    + Review and define engineering scope changes as needed.

    + Provide technical input and cost estimates to Proposal Managers, including preparing proposal-level drawings.

    + Adhere to all company health and safety policies related to core job functions.

    Essential Skills

    + 7+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.

    + Proficiency in Solidworks, AutoCAD, and P&ID for over 7 years.

    + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    + Experience in product design within a manufacturing/package equipment space.

    + Experience in sizing valves, pumps, motors, and components in an electromechanical system.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Fabrication and filtration experience is a plus.

    + Experience with CAD, BOM, ERP systems, and ANSI standards.

    Work Environment

    The candidate will work in an office environment 70% of the time creating 2D/3D models, with 30% spent on the production floor as needed. The role offers the opportunity to work with a team of 5 engineers in a multi-discipline setting within the water industry. After an initial six-month period, the candidate may transition to a direct employee status, gaining 10 PTO days and 11 paid holidays.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sugar Land, Texas.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $60.00/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 Sugar Land,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.

     

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.