Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for plant layout and equipment layout, performing in-house mechanical design including life safety, HVAC systems, plumbing, piping, gas, and fire sprinkler systems for capital expansion projects and renovations of existing facilities. This role involves working on various industrial projects including pet food plants, chemical plants, and food & beverage facilities using Plant3D and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design plant layouts and equipment layouts.
• Perform in-house mechanical design for life safety, HVAC systems, plumbing, piping, gas, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Work on capital expansion projects and renovations of existing facilities.
• Design process piping, select equipment, create material lists, prepare contract documents, and review drawings for industrial projects.
• Provide preliminary design documents such as conceptual designs, technical specifications, and site plans for industrial projects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Plant3D and AutoCAD 2D.
• Experience in plant design, equipment layout, dust collection, pipe stress, material handling, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and industrial design.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial background, preferably in manufacturing or food & beverage industries.
• Experience with MEP dust collection conveyor design.
• Associate's degree in design and drafting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Navisworks is preferred.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Agricultural, Mineral Processing, and Power Industries.
• Ability to develop detailed design documents for construction packages.
• Strong working relationships with customers, contractors, fabricators, vendors, etc.

Work Environment

The office is located in the popular Regency district of central Omaha, close to the Dodge Expressway and with easy interstate access. The area offers shopping and popular food locations nearby. The office suite includes a cubicle area for the Mechanical Designer, equipped with updated technology and multiple monitors. This role is primarily office-based (90%) with occasional site visits for 3D laser scanning of new customer sites. The firm is a small, close-knit team of about 15 employees. The work environment promotes work-life balance with flexible hours, the ability to work from home when needed, casual dress code, and a professional atmosphere. Additionally, the company offers continuous training and professional development opportunities, competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture that values and respects employees.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $35