Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

A Mechanical Engineer will play a vital role in supporting innovative planning and analysis by offering technical support for early project planning, focusing on industrial building mechanical system design and pre-construction analysis. The position involves conducting studies on innovative technical design and implementation procedures, including cost and schedule impacts, as well as researching and benchmarking industry trends to enhance building design and installation.

The role supports quality, cost, schedule, and safety goals and involves developing and supporting project justifications, business cases, and management presentations. The engineer will provide technical expertise throughout the planning, design, and construction phases, including cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

* Provide technical support for early project planning focusing on industrial building mechanical system design.

* Conduct studies on innovative technical design and implementation procedures.

* Research and benchmark industry trends to enhance building design and installation.

* Support quality, cost, schedule, and safety goals.

* Develop and support project justifications, business cases, and management presentations.

* Provide technical expertise throughout planning, design, and construction phases.

* Collaborate across departments to ensure successful project implementation.

Essential Skills

* Mechanical engineering proficiency.

* Proficiency with AutoCAD.

* Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) or 5+ years in hands-on building mechanical system experience.

* 5+ years of experience in building design, construction, and/or operation.

* Experience in industrial building mechanical systems (HVAC, process piping, chilled water, compressed air, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, etc.).

* Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Professional Engineering (PE) License (optional).

* Experience in industrial control or automation systems (Energy/Building Management Systems, fire alarm systems, SCADA, etc.).

* Experience in industrial building chemical systems (waste water, tank farms, etc.).

* Experience in cross-departmental collaboration.

* Experience with Power BI, Bluebeam Revu, Navisworks, and/or AutoCAD.

* Industry related certifications in ASHRAE, CEM, LEED AP, PMP, etc.

* Fundamental problem-solving skills and a desire for improvement/kaizen.

Work Environment

The role requires 25% or less travel and follows shift timings from 9 AM to 5 PM. The environment offers flexibility with schedules and work/life balance. The position provides stable long-term contracts with opportunities for learning and development. Benefits include 10 PTO days and 9 paid holidays per calendar year, with overtime compensated at time and a half. Travel arrangements for contractors are handled by the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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