Mechanical Engineer Lead

Actalent • Lexington, KY • 7h ago

Mechanical Engineer, PE | Midstream Natural Gas | Remote

Join a growing engineering team supporting critical natural gas infrastructure projects across the country. We are seeking a Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) with experience in compressor stations, metering stations, pipeline facilities, and natural gas infrastructure projects. This is a fully remote opportunity for an engineer who wants to lead projects from concept through construction while working on high-impact midstream projects.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering and design efforts throughout the project lifecycle

Develop engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, and construction packages

Support the design of compressor stations, metering and regulating stations, pipeline facilities, and associated equipment

Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution

Review equipment selections, vendor submittals, and technical documentation

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations

Interface directly with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers

Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License required

7+ years of experience supporting natural gas, pipeline, compressor station, or midstream facility projects

Experience leading projects from design through construction

Strong knowledge of facilities, compressor stations, metering stations, and pipeline systems

Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers

Familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Experience with CADWorx, SolidWorks, Inventor, Navisworks, and P&ID development

Experience supporting both greenfield and brownfield projects

Why Join?

100% remote work environment

Opportunity to lead impactful natural gas infrastructure projects

Strong project backlog and long-term stability

Competitive compensation and bonus potential

Clear opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Collaborative, employee-focused culture

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $96.15/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 hybrid position in Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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