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Freelance Hydraulic System Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... Engineer who can take ownership of full circuit design and system performance ... This isn't a narrow role--you'll be involved in everything from hydraulic system design and ...

Design Engineer Location: Tulsa, OK Type: Direct Hire A growing engineering organization is seeking ... Design, develop, and integrate hydraulic systems and components for industrial and mobile ...

Design Engineer Location: Tulsa, OK Type: Direct Hire A growing engineering organization is seeking ... Design, develop, and integrate hydraulic systems and components for industrial and mobile ...

Design Engineer Location: Tulsa, OK Type: Direct Hire A growing engineering organization is seeking ... Design, develop, and integrate hydraulic systems and components for industrial and mobile ...

Design Engineer Location: Tulsa, OK Type: Direct Hire A growing engineering organization is seeking ... Design, develop, and integrate hydraulic systems and components for industrial and mobile ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$102K - $140K/yr

System Design Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Job Type: Contract Work Model: Remote Schedule: 40 hours/week System One is seeking an experienced System Design Engineer to support the development of ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$102K - $140K/yr

System Design Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Job Type: Contract Work Model: Remote Schedule: 40 hours/week System One is seeking an experienced System Design Engineer to support the development of ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

System Design Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Job Type: Contract Work Model: Remote Schedule: 40 hours/week System One is seeking an experienced System Design Engineer to support the development of ...

Design Engineer - Hydraulic Systems Integration This on-site design engineering role focuses on integrating hydraulic systems into large wheel loaders and wheel tractor scrapers, with an emphasis on ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

System One is seeking a System Design Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor development. This role will support the Sodium Processing Systems team , focusing on system design, vendor ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

System One is seeking a System Design Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor development. This role will support the Sodium Processing Systems team , focusing on system design, vendor ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$102K - $140K/yr

System Design Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Remote - offsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview Responsibilities * Design nuclear and ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

System One is seeking a System Design Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor development. This role will support the Sodium Processing Systems team , focusing on system design, vendor ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$102K - $140K/yr

System Design Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Remote - offsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview Responsibilities * Design nuclear and ...

System Design Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

Position Summary System One is seeking a System Design Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor projects. This role focuses on system design, analysis, and supplier oversight, supporting complex ...

System Design Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

The System Design Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and technical execution of advanced emissions measurement and test systems supporting automotive, heavy-duty, non-road ...

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How much do freelance hydraulic system design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance hydraulic system design engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Hydraulic System Design Engineer vs Hydraulic Design Technician?

AspectFreelance Hydraulic System Design EngineerHydraulic Design Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, hydraulic certificationsTechnical diploma or associate degree
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, client sites, design officesManufacturing plants, design departments
Industry UsageDesigning complex hydraulic systems, consultingAssisting in system layout, drafting, testing

The Freelance Hydraulic System Design Engineer focuses on creating detailed hydraulic system designs for clients, often working independently on complex projects. In contrast, the Hydraulic Design Technician typically supports design teams by preparing drawings and testing components within a structured environment. Both roles require hydraulic knowledge, but the engineer has a broader scope and higher responsibility in project design and consulting.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Hydraulic System Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Design Engineer (Hydraulic components)

Design Engineer (Hydraulic components)

Accord Technologies Inc.

Mossville, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Title: Design Engineer (Hydraulic components)
Location: Mossville, IL
Duration: 24 months
Positon type: W2 contract

 
 
Required Skills for the Design Engineer:
- 2-4 years of experience
- Basic knowledge of the full product development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery
- Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make changes as needed to resolve issue
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and complete complex computations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and analytical reports
- Experience with modeling applications related to technical field such as CREO and advanced familiarity with team collaboration tools and Microsoft Office programs
- Highly competent in both verbal and written communications, problem solving, customer service and interpersonal skills
- Basic ability to lead team meetings, work effectively in a team environment, independently and efficiently manage one’s time, and taking initiative in completing deliverables
- Detail oriented, analytical, innovative with problem solving ability and operating with urgency
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of hydraulic components or systems 
Design Engineer Overview:
- Position is focused on design engineering, project management & supplier product application engineering for integration and optimization in mobile hydraulic systems
- Activities encompass leading a global team including domestic and international engineers, hydraulic component suppliers and machine design teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with vendor, client, and business needs
- Desired engineering skills include understanding machine hydraulic system architecture, hydraulic component design fundamentals, ability to apply specialized technical information to understand functional requirements, draft detailed component requirements documents, objectively evaluate multiple solutions, complete design analysis/verification activities, lead technical and commercial discussions with multiple teams, and conduct technical design and stakeholder reviews
- Occasional travel to suppliers, product group design centers, and dealer/customer sites may be required
Responsibilities:
- Apply technical knowledge of hydraulic valve design methods, component materials and metrology and technical specifications to ensure the product performance, life expectancy and machine integration meet application requirements as designed by a supplier and program deadlines are met
- Engineer must be able to effectively manage technical information protection, schedule and organize project deliverables, complete both team and independent deliverables and create and/or coordinate technical and commercial information for report out in team and stakeholder reviews
 
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering