Mechanical Project Engineer

Overview

Lead mechanical engineering projects in chemical manufacturing from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• fel process
• technical improvements
• pump replacement
• stakeholder coordination
• project approvals

Tasks

-Collaborate with design teams, plant managers, and cross-functional leaders—expanding your network and skill set. -Collaborate Across Departments: Coordinate meetings with purchasing, safety, environmental, and engineering stakeholders to ensure seamless execution. -Lead Projects from Concept to Completion: Manage initiatives using the Front-End Loading (FEL) process, preparing documentation and defining scope with engineering teams. -Enhance Efficiency & Safety: Scope projects and recommend solutions that improve processes and protect people. -Drive Technical Improvements: Oversee projects such as pump replacements, valve upgrades, and generator installations, working closely with third-party contractors and design firms. -Own Project Approvals: Present documentation and secure sign-offs for projects ranging from $50K to $200K.

Requirements

• mechanical engineering
• hazardous chemicals
• packaged chemicals
• oil/gas
• chemical manufacturing
• project management

What You Bring

-Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. -Experience with hazardous chemicals. -Familiarity with packaged chemicals or oil/gas industries. -Industry Knowledge: Strong background in chemical manufacturing. -Experience: 2–5 years in project management within a related field.

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Benefits

-Transportation 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 -Work in a dynamic corporate environment with regular plant visits for hands-on exposure. -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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.

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