Remote Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Process Piping Engineering opening with an Engineering Services company that is located in Berks County, PA. This person can sit remotely with occasional travel. This person will be responsible for the design and development of manufacturing process piping systems for industrial and process facilities. This person will be responsible for system sizing design and calculations, preparing piping layouts, conducting stress analysis, preparing specifications, ensuring code compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective designs.

Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position:

• Design and develop piping systems for various industries, including but not limited to: automotive manufacturing, metals manufacturing, heavy industrial and light manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage.
• Calculate pipe sizing, pressure drops, and material requirements.
• Utilize Revit and/Plant3D to generate P&IDs, isometric drawings, plans and elevation drawings.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards.
• Support specification and selection of piping components and materials.
• Provide site support for field verification, walk-downs, and construction troubleshooting. Ability to walk/stand in manufacturing environments for periods of time for documenting existing conditions.
• Support commissioning and startup activities as-needed.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
• 5+ years of experience designing and sizing piping systesm in various industries
• Experience generating P&IDs, isometric drawings, plans and elevation drawings
• Proficiency using Revit to create manufacturing process pipe designs
• Experience performing pipe stress calculations and analysis using software tools (preferred)

This is a Permanent position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.