Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Newport News, VA • 8h ago

Overview:

This Engineer position requires a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical oversight for various structural and mechanical systems on the floating dry dock. The engineer will be required to develop a cohesive working relationship with utility system operators, maintenance personnel, and dock masters. The candidate must have knowledge of structural design, mechanical design, or naval architecture.

Description:

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned system(s).

Provide engineering resolutions for system problems/configuration changes.

Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation.

Provide in field technical support of maintenance and project teams.

Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned dock system(s).

Participate in the development of planned maintenance requirements.

Support resolution of unplanned events.

Develop and maintain critical system metrics.

Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects.

Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance.

Support internal and external audits of the floating dry dock.

Qualifications:

BS Degree

5 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information:

2 openings available.

Long term, multi year contract.

Pay Rate: $45-$55/hr.

Benefits offered.

1 step interview process.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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