Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Glastonbury, CT • 1h ago

Job Title: Sr Mechanical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and lifecycle support of ancillary equipment for gas turbine packages. This includes fuel systems, lubrication skids, cooling systems, enclosure ventilation, and balance-of-plant mechanical interfaces. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in mechanical systems design for aero-derivative gas turbines.

Key Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering and consulting services for generating stations and ancillary equipment.

Lead the design of mechanical systems including fuel forwarding, lube oil, cooling/ventilation, starting air/gas, water wash, and auxiliary piping.

Develop and maintain engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, specifications, datasheets, piping layouts, and system-level general arrangements.

Perform mechanical calculations (pressure drop, pump sizing, heat transfer, ventilation sizing).

Define and manage interfaces with balance-of-plant mechanical systems.

Review and approve vendor designs, test documentation, and fabrication drawings.

Support field and commissioning activities, including NCRs, CARs, and root-cause analysis.

Participate in design reviews, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

10+ years of mechanical engineering experience.

Expertise in process piping for chemical, industrial, or power plants.

Proficiency in equipment sizing (motors, valves, piping).

Skilled in drafting and design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Experience with gas turbines and power engineering.

Knowledge of applicable standards (ANSI, API, AWS, ASME).

Preferred Skills

Design experience with fluid systems (pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation, piping).

Ability to size and select components based on engineering principles and customer specifications.

Familiarity with piping/mechanical systems for gas turbines and safety interlocks.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Experience creating site-level arrangement drawings and foundation interface definitions.

SAP experience and knowledge of configuration control systems.

Familiarity with export control regulations.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Team-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

Work Environment

Remote-friendly role with preference for candidates in the Northeast for occasional travel to our CT office.

Newly remodeled office with amenities including an onsite restaurant and nearby shopping.

Hybrid schedule with flexible start/stop times.

Candidates can be located anywhere on the East Coast, with preference for NY/NJ/CT.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glastonbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.50/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 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.

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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