Mechanical Engineer

Actalent · Richmond, VA · 4 days ago

On-siteInformation Technology$40.86–$48.07/hrContract

Responsibilities

Support government projects with expert engineering knowledge.
Perform structural and mechanical calculations including wind load, dead loads, live loads, and lifting.
Draft and draw high-level 3D CAD models and create manufacturing-level prints.
Conduct general wind, dead, seismic, and snow load calculations for live projects.
Detail concept models to transition them towards manufacturing-ready models and produce 2D prints if possible.

Requirements

Proficiency in performing structural and mechanical calculations.
Strong drafting skills in 3D CAD.
Experience in applying structural design codes and detailing complex steel fabrications.
Familiarity with acoustic and noise control principles.
Practical experience in hazard identification and risk reduction design techniques.

Qualifications

Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
Familiarity with ATEX (or IECEx) requirements, API 616.
Knowledge of IBC, ASCE-7, and AWS D1.1.
Competency in flow and temperature calculations for ducted systems.

Additional Skills

1-3 years of experience, or equivalent strong internship experience.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office setting, offering a standard 40-hour work week from 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional opportunities for overtime.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $48.07/hr.

Benefits

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)

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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