• Mechanical Engineer V

    Actalent (Seattle, WA)


    Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

     

    We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to optimize and enhance the structural load criteria for liquid cooling piping systems. This role involves reviewing and improving documentation standards, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring technical accuracy across projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Review and optimize structural load criteria for liquid cooling piping systems, analyzing component gravity loads and seismic/thermal combinations.

    + Improve load documentation in Basis Of Design documents for liquid cooling systems, ensuring proper racking load criteria and structural requirements.

    + Develop process runbooks for standardized workflows.

    + Review liquid cooling submittals across multiple projects to ensure standardization and proper structural integration.

    + Collaborate with racking team, MPS, and racking vendors to align on load calculations, connection designs, and pipe support strategies.

    + Coordinate with construction teams to develop improved pipe and racking coordination workflows.

    Essential Skills

    + ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.

    + PE or SE Engineering license.

    + 5 years experience in pipe stress design, connection design, and pipe support.

    + 7 years experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects.

    + Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC and ASCE.

    + Experience in design and calculation for auxiliary framing systems used to support cable tray, conduit, ductwork, etc.

    + Experience in design and review of non-structural components and non-building structures.

    + Experience in Construction Administration.

    + Strong communication and writing skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + ABET accredited Master's degree in civil or structural engineering.

    Work Environment

    This position is based onsite in Seattle. The work environment involves collaboration with various teams and partners to ensure effective design and implementation of structural systems.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 Seattle,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.