Project Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Designer to join our team. The role involves developing, coordinating, and managing mechanical engineering designs and BIM models for a diverse range of projects. You will play a key role in translating engineering requirements into precise, constructible design documents while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical engineering designs, analyses, and calculations within project scope.
• Coordinate design packages, drawings, and BIM models.
• Translate engineering requirements into accurate design documents.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design activities ensuring project scope and schedule alignment.
• Integrate engineering calculations, specifications, and system requirements into design outputs.
• Resolve design issues and integrate approved changes into drawings and BIM models.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Build and maintain 3D BIM models using Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and BIM360.
• Support model coordination, clash resolution, and adherence to BIM standards.
• Integrate vendor data and field conditions into project models.
• Lead constructability reviews and incorporate feedback from construction and procurement teams.
• Identify design risks and support RFIs, field questions, and commissioning activities.
• Manage drawing and model updates, revisions, and document control.
• Support procurement packages, construction work packages, and as-built documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and quality checks promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, BIM, procurement, construction, and project controls teams.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and BIM360.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering calculations and specifications.
• Multi-discipline coordination skills (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C).
• Understanding of constructability, operability, and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial power generation systems and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design packages and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration across project teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to integrate vendor data and field conditions into design/BIM workflows.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead design reviews and support field/commissioning activities.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process system design.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent design tasks.
• Comfortable working with engineers, construction teams, vendors, and clients.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Gibbsboro, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive base salary and bonus potentialMedical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insuranceGenerous 401(k) matchGenerous vacationGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid company holidaysSummer hours half day FridaysFlexible hoursEmployee development and growth opportunities

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Gibbsboro,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.