Remote Design Engineer - Industrial Plant Design

We’re seeking a Design Engineer to support the design and development of a next-generation semiconductor fabrication facility. This is an opportunity to work on a highly visible project where you’ll help transform concepts into real-world manufacturing solutions, collaborating with engineering, construction, and operations teams from design through installation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop 2D and 3D layouts for fabrication equipment, facility infrastructure, and utility systems.
• Create semiconductor tool hookup packages and utility routing plans.
• Perform space planning, interference checks, and constructability reviews to ensure efficient facility designs.
• Convert conceptual requirements into detailed engineering drawings and construction-ready documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support projects through installation, startup, and commissioning activities.

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, industrial facilities, or a related engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of facility layouts, piping systems, utilities, mechanical infrastructure, or tool installations.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, NX, Navisworks, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work through ambiguity, solve complex engineering challenges, and manage changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and project teams.

• Play a key role in building a state-of-the-art semiconductor facility.
• Own impactful design work from concept through construction and installation.
• Work alongside industry experts on complex, technically challenging projects.
• Gain exposure to large-scale capital projects with long-term growth opportunities.
• Be part of a fast-paced, innovative environment where your ideas and contributions make a visible impact.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

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.

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

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.