Mechanical Project Engineer

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Teladoc access

401K with matching

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Quarterly performance bonuses

Job summary

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer / Applications Engineer to support design, sizing, selection, and quoting of custom industrial equipment systems. This role focuses on pumps, piping, valves, controls, and VFDs while collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams from concept through handoff.

The position offers a strong emphasis on practical problem solving, staff collaboration, and continuous process improvement within an office-based, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related fields).
• Experience with pumps, piping, valves, and VFDs.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to read technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer specs, scopes, and requirements.
• Develop preliminary equipment designs and solutions.
• Perform fluid mechanics calculations and system performance analysis.
• Size and select pumps, valves, piping, controls, and VFDs.
• Prepare quotations, cost estimates, and pricing proposals.
• Collaborate with vendors on component selection and pricing.
• Serve as primary technical contact during early project stages.
• Support sales with technical input during meetings and proposals.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and PM for project execution.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges per standards and customer needs.
• Use Excel and engineering tools to analyze data and improve processes.

Skills

Pumps & piping

Valves & controls

VFDs

Customer interaction

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Chemical or Electrical considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer / Applications Engineer

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Our client is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the design, sizing, selection, and quoting of custom industrial equipment systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both technical problem solving and working directly with customers, vendors, and internal teams. The position focuses heavily on pumps, piping systems, valves, controls, and VFDs while supporting projects from the initial concept and proposal stage through project handoff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer specifications, project scopes, and technical requirements.
• Develop preliminary equipment designs and engineering solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations related to fluid mechanics, flow, pressure, and system performance.
• Size and select pumps, valves, piping components, controls, and VFDs.
• Prepare project quotations, cost estimates, and pricing proposals.
• Work closely with vendors on component selection, pricing, and technical application.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during the early stages of projects.
• Support the sales team by providing technical expertise during customer meetings and proposal development.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Create and maintain project documentation, technical reports, and engineering records.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other engineering tools to analyze data, create calculations, and improve processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degrees will also be considered.
• Experience working with pumps, piping systems, valves, controls, and VFDs.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and engineering calculations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and project documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with packaged pump systems.
• Applications Engineering or Sales Engineering experience.
• Experience interpreting and utilizing pump curves.
• Experience within automated industrial equipment manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of water treatment, reverse osmosis systems, pump stations, control panels, or power distribution equipment.
• Experience with Visual Basic programming or spreadsheet/process automation.

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers a unique blend of engineering and customer interaction. The engineer will act as a technical partner to both customers and the sales team, helping develop system concepts, perform equipment sizing and selection, create quotations, and support project execution. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering while also building relationships and influencing project success.

Work Environment

• Office-based environment
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Limited travel, typically averaging 10% annually
• Occasional travel for training, customer visits, and 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 - $95000.00/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%)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

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.

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