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Actalent Process Piping Engineer in Hollywood, Alabama
Job Title: Process Piping EngineerJob Description
Join a pioneering team dedicated to advancing high-speed and hypersonic testing technologies. Our organization is focused on developing advanced systems that enhance the quality of flow characteristics and push the boundaries of testing and evaluation for high-speed systems. As a Process Piping Engineer, you will support the process piping and mechanical design from concept through construction, working across locations in Huntsville, AL, and Hollywood, AL. You will be instrumental in generating, interpreting, and applying structural, thermal, and fluid analysis results to evaluate design options and make informed tradeoffs that align with customer objectives. Your role will involve collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including government customers, and will require a common-sense approach to hardware design.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering tasks related to ASME-code design, fabrication, and construction of high-pressure and high-temperature piping systems.
Generate, interpret, and apply structural, thermal, and fluid analysis results to evaluate design options.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including government customers, to meet project objectives.
Design, analyze, and test complex systems.
Create fabrication and installation drawings using SolidWorks.
Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and collaborate with technicians and machinists.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related engineering field, or 20 years of experience without a degree.
5+ years of relevant experience in fluid analysis and piping design.
Experience with process component selection and process fluid design architecture.
Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components such as valves, regulators, and high-pressure storage.
Familiarity with standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems.
Experience with one of the following standards: ASME/ANSI B16 and B31, API, etc.
Must be eligible for a security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with analysis tools such as ABAQUS CAE, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop.
Currently holding a Secret Clearance.
10 years of high-pressure/high-temperature piping experience in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or aerospace industry.
Experience with gases and liquids, AutoCAD.
Work Environment
This position is onsite in Hollywood, with the possibility to work at HQ in Huntsville and travel to Hollywood as needed. The preference is to be in Hollywood more often. You will work closely with a dedicated team of engineers and technicians who start their day as early as 7 AM, with flexibility to work from 8-8:30 AM to 4:30-5 PM. The team is deeply invested in delivering high-quality products and is committed to staying late if necessary to achieve this goal. You will be part of a team of about 6-10 individuals within a larger group of 17 engineers and 30 technicians, fostering a rich environment for knowledge transfer and professional growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollywood, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $67.00/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 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 onsite position in Hollywood,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.