Project Engineer

Actalent; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 6,624,000 - 7,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a contract role based in Houston, TX for a project-oriented engineer who is bilingual in Mandarin and English and willing to travel outside the US for projects. The position focuses on supporting project execution, coordination of on-site activities, and delivering technical training to customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to participate in negotiations.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to participate in business and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution per the project plan under the Project Manager's direction.
• Assist with project controls including schedule, cost, and quality.
• Oversee and coordinate on-site contractors and vendors.
• Communicate closely with customers to maintain strong relationships and satisfaction.
• Review deliverables, identify issues or gaps, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop, organize, and maintain complete project documentation.
• Deliver on-site operational and technical training to customer personnel.
• Ensure activities and deliverables meet codes, practices, and technical specs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Summary

• Candidate Must be Bilingual in Mandarin and English***
• Candidate Must be Willing to Travel Outside of US for Projects***

Description

• Candidate Must be Bilingual in Mandarin and English***
• Candidate Must be Willing to Travel Outside of US for Projects***

Key Responsibilities

• Support project execution in accordance with the established project plan and under the direction of the Project Manager. Responsibilities may include facility/site layout, engineering design, site preparation, mobile robot and system commissioning, customer training, remote technical support, and production support.
• Assist with key project controls, including schedule, cost, and quality.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of on-site contractors and vendors.
• Communicate closely with customers throughout the project to maintain strong working relationships and a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Review project deliverables, identify issues or gaps, and coordinate corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop, organize, and maintain complete project documentation.
• Deliver on-site operational and technical training to customer personnel.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables meet applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an engineering or technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering/Computing, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to participate in business and commercial negotiations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $55.00/hr.

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.

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

The company 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.