Mechancial Designer

Job Title

Mechanical Designer

As a Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for designing equipment and specifications for major components, equipment, and processes. You will work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure effective communication regarding equipment standardization, project coordination, and product information generated from Sales. This role involves detailing schematic and process flow drawings, providing support to fabrication, assembly, and testing departments, and participating in technical/sales meetings to assess project feasibility.

• Design equipment and specifications for major components and processes.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure effective internal communication.
• Detail schematic drawings and process flow drawings as required.
• Provide internal support to fabrication, assembly, and testing departments.
• Participate in technical/sales meetings to ensure project feasibility.
• Give time estimates on completing drawings and inform Management of project deadline concerns.
• Modify drawings and process Engineering Change Requests/Engineering Change Notices (ECR/ECNs) as required.
• Measure and sketch components.
• Monitor fabrication of equipment to ensure design intent is met and provide feedback for design improvements.
• Complete job summary reports to record potential improvements for future projects.

• Proficiency in design using Solid Works.
• Experience in mechanical design, skids, and steel fabrication.
• 2+ years of experience as a Mechanical Designer.
• 2+ years of experience with 3D modeling within Solid Works.
• 1+ year of experience in a steel fabrication shop (oil field skids, mounted equipment, mobile trailers, fabricated frames).
• Knowledge of power distribution, power generation equipment, and structural design.

• Solid Works Certification is a plus.
• Experience with power generation equipment (generators, gensets, turbines, engines).
• Hands‑on assembly or fabrication is a plus.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per hour.

• 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)

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.

This position is anticipated to close on July 8, 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.