Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs
Research and order parts on time
Start designing early to complete before production build date
Pull from existing applicable drawings
Monitor project through completion
Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs
Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence
Discuss unresolved engineering questions with sales for clarification
Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting
Perform calculations and analysis
Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis
Provide technical assistance to production and test
Answer questions and provide support during production
Answer questions and provide support during testing
Provide technical assistance to sales
Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed
Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes
Provide submittal and approval drawings when needed
Coordinate with electrical engineers regarding switchgear and cabling
Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification

Skills

NPI, NEC, windchill PLM, data centers

Top Skills Details

NPI,NEC,windchill PLM

Additional Skills & Qualifications

In this role, you'll support a variety of projects ranging from major power plant modifications to smaller design initiatives. One day, you may be working as part of a multi-discipline engineering team on cooling water systems, including pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and heat exchangers for existing or new power plants. Another day, you may be leading a valve replacement project, evaluating equipment options, or preparing technical reports such as corrosion studies or evaluations of equipment options.

Deliver High-Quality Engineering Documents:Prepare accurate and error-free drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring client needs are met with precision
Adhere to Standards:Develop engineering documents in alignment with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements while following established procedures, processes, and project directives
Stay Ahead of the Curve:Keep your knowledge sharp and current with industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques tailored to the nuclear sector
Commit to Excellence:Produce engineering deliverables that meet stringent quality assurance standards, aligning with project scopes and exceeding client expectations
Build Lasting Client Relationships:Establish trust and rapport with clients through clear communication, professional interactions, and the delivery of exceptional engineering solutions
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with other teams to ensure designs are comprehensive, integrated, and consider the needs of all disciplines involved
Be Hands-On in the Field: Travel to plant sites to connect with client personnel, conduct on-site walkdowns, and evaluate plant structures, systems, and components firsthand to inform project work #LI-MD1

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $60.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL. 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 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 [email protected] 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
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