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System Design Engineer

Protingent
Bellevue, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Job Description

Position Title: System Design Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting REMOTE contract System Design Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design of fluid systems from the development of requirements through final design and commissioning.
  • Perform technical trade studies and decisions to refine system design.
  • Oversee suppliers during the development and fabrication of gas processing, filtration, and monitoring equipment
  • Review component designs in the context of the greater system design to determine how the detailed design of components impacts the greater system.
  • Prepare system-level engineering documentation, including technical specifications and operations narratives.
  • Review system documentation to anticipate and resolve system and plant-level integration issues before they are realized.
  • Support design reviews as system designs are established and refined.
  • Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.
  • Generate design packages for system designs, including coordinating calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.
  • Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings.
  • Interface with various design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop system design and performance criteria.
  • Propose and initiate testing programs for system development and qualification.
  • Provide Support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.
  • Utilize various codes, including B31.3 and ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII.


Job Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
  • Experience with piping systems and the ability to read and draw P&IDs.
  • Experience working with suppliers in the development and fabrication of safety-related equipment
  • Strong understanding of design codes (ASME, BPVC, API).
  • Familiar with safety classifications of systems, structures, and components.
  • Familiar with piping design and analysis.
  • Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
  • Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to coordinate with minimal direction.
  • Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with the ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, be able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Actual position, starting level, and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
  • Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
  • Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
  • Travel Required: 10-20%.


Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $50-$80/hr.
  • Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status


Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Salary : $50 - $80

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