Mechanical Design Engineer

Piper Maddox; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

Piper Maddox is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract position with a competitive hourly rate of $60 to $90. The role involves expertise in piping systems and heat exchangers, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant industry experience. This remote position offers opportunities for high-impact projects in sustainable energy.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and healthcare

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience within power generation or renewable natural gas applications.

Responsibilities

• Proven expertise in the design and specification of piping and pumping systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the selection and design of heat exchangers.

Skills

Design and specification of piping and pumping systems

Developing and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Selection and design of heat exchangers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

This range is provided by Piper Maddox. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80.00/hr - $100.00/hr

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Head of Solar & Grid Edge NY | Executive Search Headhunter | US Wide

Mechanical Engineer CONTRACT - $60 to $90 p/h - Remote - Immediate

This company operates as an independent entity within a larger global group and is recognized internationally for its expertise in engineering, installing, and maintaining sustainable energy systems. It focuses on delivering low-carbon and renewable power generation solutions that include combined heat and power (CHP) systems utilizing natural gas, biogas, and landfill gas. Additionally, the company is involved in renewable natural gas (RNG) recovery and offers hybrid energy solutions such as microgrids integrated with battery storage.

With operations spanning multiple continents and a fast-growing footprint in North America, the organization supports a diverse range of sectors. These include mission-critical and infrastructure-intensive industries such as data centers, healthcare, higher education, water and wastewater, industrial manufacturing, mining, and waste-to-energy. The company maintains a strong pipeline of energy infrastructure projects, particularly in high-growth segments of the U.S. market, and is actively expanding its technical and project delivery teams to meet increasing demand.

Criteria / Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience, ideally within power generation, thermal energy recovery (e.g., hot liquid systems), or renewable natural gas (RNG) applications.
• Proven expertise in the design and specification of piping and pumping systems for industrial or energy-related projects.
• Strong proficiency in developing and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Demonstrated experience in the selection and design of heat exchangers and associated thermal systems.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of $60–$90, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package available, including 401(k), healthcare, and other standard employee benefits
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-impact projects, including recent work in the rapidly growing data center sector
• Initial 12-month contract with guaranteed engagement period
• Huge opportunity for further extension
• Remote work supported for candidates located in Eastern or Central Time Zones

If you meet the above criteria, please hit the apply now button for more information.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Services for Renewable Energy and Natural Gas Distribution

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