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Mechanical Designer
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Posted on: Nov 05, 2026
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Richmond, Virginia
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Salary: $95,000 per year
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Mechanical Designer
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Richmond Virginia United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As a Mechanical Designer you will be responsible for;
- Generate accurate 3D CAD drawings [70%]
- Produce 2D fabrication, spool drawings and generate bills of materials for fabrication [30%]
- Work within a multi-discipline team and proactively communicate on schedule and technical challenges [100%]
- Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D. Experience in Revit an asset.
- CSWP (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional) preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions
- Acts as resource for more junior designers
- Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in mechanical design of water/wastewater skids or plants.
- Food and Beverage, Industrial, Municipal and Micro Electronics markets experience preferred
Qualifications;
- College diploma, associate, bachelor's degree or 5+ years CAD drafting/design or equivalent experience, with use of SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS Routing and Weldments add-ins
- Strong knowledge of drafting standards and practices
Salary Range: $75k-95k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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Position Details
Posted:
Nov 05, 2026
Reference Number:
eaaad2e1
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
$95,000 per year
City:
Richmond
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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