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

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe 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 & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026. Workplace TypeThis 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.

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