Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Join to apply for the Mechanical Engineer role at Actalent . This role involves engineering mechanical systems, underwater systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), diver tools, and methods for ship and offshore structure construction, inspection, repair, and recovery by divers and ROVs. The position supports operational requirements for Navy and commercial customers. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, this role receives moderate supervision and increasingly leads projects while directing junior engineers. Primarily office-based, some offshore travel is required for testing and supporting offshore equipment.

The work is primarily office-based, with some offshore travel required for testing and supporting offshore equipment. The position involves working in a multidisciplinary team environment across multiple projects, collaborating with engineers, resource managers, and program managers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems and components for underwater use and supporting equipment, such as ROVs, AUVs, diving systems, cofferdams, handling systems, and deck equipment.
• Plan engineering and design work to meet customer requirements, including applicable codes and standards.
• Perform system engineering analysis under the guidance of senior engineers and lead the integration of subsystems and systems.
• Engineer, test, troubleshoot, and document prototype subsystems and systems throughout their lifecycle, including conception, definition, build, and operation phases.
• Provide technical leadership and management for projects, including client interface, technical team organization, design responsibility, and some fiscal oversight.
• Participate in marketing, conferences, and bid and proposal activities.
• Draft and assemble project documentation packages and proposals as assigned.
• Supervise the work of engineers, CAD designers / draftspersons, and subcontractors, and review drawings and analyses performed by others.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment on multiple projects, coordinating with engineers, resource managers, and program managers.

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Work Environment

The work is primarily office-based, with some offshore travel required for testing and supporting offshore equipment. The position involves working in a multidisciplinary team environment across multiple projects, collaborating with engineers, resource managers, and program managers.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $61.00 / hr. 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 may include :

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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