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Mechanical Engineer

Actalent
Charlotte, NC Other
POSTED ON 11/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2025

Job Title: Project Engineer (Generators)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our dynamic team in the energy industry, focusing on hydropower units. This role involves the analysis of mechanical components, utilizing in-house tools and developing calculations as necessary. You will be responsible for creating documentation for proposals, technical reports, and customer O&M manuals, as well as reviewing and approving mechanical drawings to meet contractual and internal requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze mechanical components using in-house tools and develop calculations as necessary.
  • Prepare documentation for proposals, technical reports, and customer O&M manuals.
  • Review and approve mechanical drawings to ensure they meet contractual and internal requirements.
  • Create engineering instructions that define technical requirements for manufacturing, installation, and testing.
  • Generate engineering documentation with support from designers and drafters.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in mechanical engineering.
  • Experience in project engineering.
  • Knowledge of generators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 5 years of engineering experience.
  • Ability to read and understand contracts with close attention to detail.
  • Manufacturing experience in welding, machining, and/or casting.
  • Site experience is a plus.

Work Environment

Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office, providing a long-term opportunity to work under professional engineers. The work environment includes continuous education courses for those interested in obtaining their PE. The role supports a team of 20 engineers within the local Charlotte group specializing in turbines/generators and power systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $62.00/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 hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60 - $62

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