Mechanical Project Engineer

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Teladoc (employer-paid)

401K with matching

Paid holidays

PTO; up to 120 hours

Quarterly bonuses (10%)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Application Engineer in Dallas, TX to design and fabricate equipment for water treatment and related markets. You will work with customers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions, while delivering proposals and supporting sales efforts.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 2+ years in equipment manufacturing, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in equipment manufacturing or similar field.
• Proficiency in engineering software and design tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Review project documents and develop preliminary engineering concepts, equipment selections, and technical solutions.
• Prepare pricing, quotations, and proposals while coordinating with vendors on component selection and cost estimates.
• Serve as a primary customer-facing technical resource, responding to inquiries and providing application support.
• Build strong client relationships and support the development of customized solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, presentations, and project discussions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and smooth transition to project management.
• Maintain project documentation, technical reports, and customer records.
• Ensure designs meet performance requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to support project success and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current on industry trends, products, and best practices while continuously expanding technical knowledge.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Engineering software

Excel

Job description

Mechanical Application Engineer

The Mechanical Application Engineer focuses on engineering, designing, and manufacturing equipment for various markets, including water treatment systems. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong technical experience, exceptional problem-solving skills, and effective customer communication abilities. The Applications Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Review project documents and develop preliminary engineering concepts, equipment selections, and technical solutions.
• Prepare pricing, quotations, and proposals while coordinating with vendors on component selection and cost estimates.
• Serve as a primary customer-facing technical resource, responding to inquiries and providing application support.
• Build strong client relationships and support the development of customized solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, presentations, and project discussions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and smooth transition to project management.
• Maintain project documentation, technical reports, and customer records.
• Ensure designs meet performance requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to support project success and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current on industry trends, products, and best practices while continuously expanding technical knowledge.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in a similar role within the equipment manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in engineering software and design tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and site visits as necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or design of water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts/calculations for fluid mechanics.
• Application engineering and sales engineering experience.

Work Environment

This role operates within an office environment, Monday through Friday, with limited travel averaging 10% per year for learning opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employer-paid Teladoc
• 401K with matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off; up to 120 hours
• Company-wide quarterly performance bonuses (standard - 10%)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.

Actalent 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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