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Mechanical Engineer

Actalent
Lake, FL Contractor
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This position involves developing mechanical system design packages for gas turbine auxiliary mechanical equipment. The role includes collaborating with outside vendors to fabricate specified equipment and ensuring the equipment packages meet code, contract, and schedule requirements for various projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical system design packages for gas turbine auxiliary mechanical equipment.
  • Collaborate with vendors to ensure equipment fabrication meets project specifications.
  • Ensure supplied equipment packages comply with codes, contracts, and schedules.
  • Manage systems such as Heat Exchangers, Fuel Gas Conditioning Equipment, and GT and Auxiliary Enclosures Heating and Ventilation.
  • Handle Enhanced Cooling Air Equipment, Air Intake Filter House, Exhaust Ducts, and more.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in writing specifications for equipment.
  • Proficiency in sizing and selecting equipment.
  • Mechanical design skills and knowledge of AutoCAD or similar.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents in English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum of three years of technical experience.
  • Experience with skid manufacturing, rotating equipment, and/or static equipment with an EPC is preferred.
  • Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese language skills are beneficial but not mandatory.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and knowledge of technical diagrams and flow-charts.

Work Environment

The office is located in the Orlando area and serves as the North American headquarters for Plant Engineering. The environment is multi-disciplinary, including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Controls, and project management teams, with roughly 100 professionals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $50 - $62

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