Project Engineer

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Support design, implementation, and operation of PFAS destruction systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • process design
  • system integration
  • equipment selection
  • testing
  • documentation
  • project delivery

Tasks

-Conduct bid comparisons and vendor evaluations for equipment procurement. -Ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements. -Evaluate pilot data and recommend process adjustments or design optimizations. -Teach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians. -Manage and coordinate multiple client pilot/commercial projects from design through delivery, ensuring alignment with project plans, schedules, and budgets. -Perform process mass and energy balances and develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). -Oversee fabrication, testing, and installation of PFAS destruction systems and equipment. -Contribute to the development and standardization of engineering documentation and project control systems. -Specify and select appropriate equipment, instruments, and piping components. -Support and execute experimental testing and performance evaluations for PFAS destruction technology. -Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including drawings, specifications, test reports, and change records. -Participate in safety program initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. -Support trade show or conference participation as a technical representative. -Participate in client meetings, providing technical updates and interpretation of results. -Protect proprietary information and intellectual property through adherence to confidentiality and documentation procedures. -Assist with proposal preparation, cost estimation, and technical writing for customer quotations.

Requirements

  • project management
  • autocad
  • chemical engineering
  • water treatment
  • 5+ years
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Project management and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. -Experience at customer sites is preferred. -Understanding of engineering standards and safety practices (ASME, ASTM, ANSI, UL, CE, CSA, International Codes). -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. -Experience with industrial controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems is a plus. -Proficiency in developing PFDs and P&IDs using AutoCAD or similar software. -Effective communication and teamwork skills across cross-functional groups. -Working knowledge or willingness to learn technical standards outside of primary discipline. -Strong understanding of water/wastewater treatment principles and water chemistry. -Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills. -5+ years of relevant experience in project engineering, process design, or pilot system execution within water treatment, chemical, or environmental technology. -Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs.

Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil