Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will contribute to government projects and carry out structural and mechanical calculations, including wind load, dead loads, live loads, and lifting. Additionally, you will draft and draw to a high level in 3D CAD, creating manufacturing-level prints as required. This role is integral to our mission of engineering success, driving innovation, and delivering advanced solutions across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support government projects with technical expertise.
• Complete structural and mechanical calculations, including wind, dead, live, and seismic loads.
• Conduct concept studies for new projects, such as determining structural designs for floating rooms.
• Design room structures including walls, floors, and ceilings to support innovative concepts.
• Calculate structural requirements and attachment details for removable roofs and walls.
• Engage in drafting and drawing to create concept models and manufacturing-ready 2D prints.
• Perform flow and temperature calculations for ducted systems.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve challenges and deliver lasting engineering solutions.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting government projects.
• Proficiency in structural and mechanical calculations.
• High-level drafting and drawing skills in 3D CAD.
• Mechanical engineering expertise.
• Familiarity with sheet metal and structural analysis.
• Competence in CFD and FEA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with flow and temperature calculations for ducted systems.
• Competency in Autodesk Inventor.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a blend of in-office and remote work, with an initial schedule of three days in the office and two days remote, potentially increasing remote opportunities as familiarity with practices grows. The position requires 40 hours per week, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with some opportunities for overtime. We foster a culture of innovation, having delivered groundbreaking engineering solutions since 1959, and pride ourselves on making the industry quieter, safer, and greener.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.