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Poway, CA ยท On-site

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Simulation/Trainer Design Engineer (Mechanical): Design and manufacture of high-fidelity simulators and trainers for the most complex fixed wing and rotor wing air vehicles, both manned and unmanned ...

Simulation/Trainer Design Engineer (Mechanical): Design and manufacture of high-fidelity simulators and trainers for the most complex fixed wing and rotor wing air vehicles, both manned and unmanned ...

Mechanical Engineer

Albany, GA ยท On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Design, develop, and test mechanical systems, components, and equipment. * Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analysis to optimize designs. * Create and interpret technical drawings ...

Design, develop, and test mechanical systems, components, and equipment. * Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analysis to optimize designs. * Create and interpret technical drawings ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Ames, IA ยท On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept and development of mechanical components. These designs primarily include small and mid-sized cast and ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Papillion, NE

$70K - $95K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Omaha, NE - onsite Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be ...

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How much do design engineer mechanical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for design engineer mechanical engineer in the United States is $91,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Design Engineer Mechanical Engineers?

Design Engineer Mechanical Engineers are professionals who use engineering principles to design, develop, and test mechanical devices and systems. They create detailed technical drawings and specifications, select appropriate materials, and work closely with other engineers and manufacturers to ensure their designs are functional, efficient, and safe. Their work often involves using computer-aided design (CAD) software, problem-solving, and innovating new solutions for a range of industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. They play a key role in turning ideas into practical, manufacturable products.

Can a mechanical engineer become a design engineer?

Yes, a mechanical engineer can become a design engineer, as both roles involve understanding engineering principles and technical skills. Transitioning may require gaining experience with CAD software and design processes, and some employers prefer candidates with specific design or product development experience.

What is the difference between Design Engineer Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectDesign Engineer Mechanical Engineer
Primary FocusDesign and develop mechanical components and systems
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, CAD labs, manufacturing settings
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, CAD proficiency
Industry UsageProduct design, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing

While both roles require a mechanical engineering background and similar credentials, Design Engineers focus on creating and developing new mechanical designs using CAD tools, whereas Mechanical Engineers often work on analyzing, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems. The Design Engineer role emphasizes innovation and product development, while Mechanical Engineers may work more on implementation and troubleshooting within various industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Design Engineer Mechanical Engineer, and why are they important?

A successful Design Engineer Mechanical Engineer requires a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, CAD proficiency, and typically a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and FEA software, as well as knowledge of industry standards and certifications such as PE licensure, are often expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help set top performers apart. These competencies ensure precise, innovative designs that meet safety, quality, and project requirements in a collaborative engineering environment.

How do Design Engineers and Mechanical Engineers typically collaborate on projects, and what can new hires expect in terms of teamwork?

Design Engineers and Mechanical Engineers often work closely together throughout the product development cycle. Design Engineers focus on conceptualizing and creating detailed designs, while Mechanical Engineers ensure those designs are practical, manufacturable, and meet performance standards. As a new hire, you can expect to participate in regular cross-functional meetings, share feedback on prototypes, and collaborate with other departments like manufacturing and quality assurance. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as both roles contribute to refining ideas and solving engineering challenges.
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Infographic showing various Design Engineer Mechanical Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,578 per year, or $44 per hour.
Tank 13 Waste Removal Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Remoteability / Machine Design Engineer - ...

Tank 13 Waste Removal Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Remoteability / Machine Design Engineer - ...

ProSidian Consulting

Aiken, SC โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.ย  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.ย  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ย 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.ย  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.ย 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Tank 13 Waste Removal Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Remoteability / Machine Design Engineer - Engineering (Time and Materials | Exempt) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. ย 

This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients and ProSidian Team Members (# FTe's: 1) work as part of a Engagement Team Cadre (Labor Category DS112 | Prof) to fulfil T&M - Time and Materials (T&M) requirements.ย 

provide Mechanical Remotability / Machine Design Engineer DS 112 Support Services to the U.S. Department of Energy | Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC 29808. This professional works as part of a Staff Augmentation Support Service Basic Ordering Agree

Tank 13 Waste Removal Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Remoteability / Machine Design Engineer - Engineering Candidates shall work to support requirements for Technical General Support Services (GSSC) related to NAICS: 541690 - Environmental Consulting Services,ย  NAICS: 541690 - Scientific and Technical Consulting Services - Energy, and NAICS: 591690 - Professional Scientific Technical Consulting Services and

Provide engineering support services on assigned SRR Engineering Teams. Engineering

support services include engineering analysis, design development and generation of

design output documents including but not limited to: Material Handling Design;

Mechanical Equipment Design; Mechanical Equipment Specifications; Failure Analysis;

Finite Element Analysis; ASME Code Design and Evaluation; and Vendor Document

Reviews.

Individual at times will be required to travel off Site to interface with vendors,

fabricators and other Engineering organizations.

Engineering Services will be provided using SRR processes and procedures.

Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRR.

#TechnicalCrossCuttingJobs #EnergyTechnology #Jugaad #SavannahRiver #EnvironmentalManagement

Qualifications

The Tank 13 Waste Removal Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Remoteability / Machine Design Engineer - Engineering shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.ย Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.ย  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer

in Mechanical Engineering.ย  Candidate must demonstrate five (5) years design experience in the nuclear or process

chemical industry. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of ASME B31.3 code

requirements. Candidate demonstrating experience in 2D Microstation Computer Aided

Drafting and Design (CADD) is preferred. Candidate must have the ability to walk down

systems in the field. A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s

(8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s

(9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes SRR

holidays. Each work day has a 30-minute lunch.ย  A security clearance is not required.

U.S.ย  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply

May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement

Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL:ย  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.ย  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.ย  LOCATION:ย  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -ย  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"ย  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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