Remote Structural Engineer - Nuclear - Remote Eligible

Structural Engineer

As a Structural Engineer, you will engage in structural analysis for seismic and other load combinations, design equipment and piping supports, and develop structural frames and foundations. You will work with piping or pipe support analysis per ASME Section III or B31.1 design standards, and be involved in lifting assembly, rigging, or crane designs according to AISC steel and ACI concrete design codes. You'll also perform component stress analysis using tools like GTSTRUDL or ANSYS, conduct plant impact reviews, and evaluate existing structures for retrofitting.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct structural analysis for static or response spectra seismic and other load combinations.
• Design equipment and piping supports, building structural frames, and foundations.
• Perform piping or pipe support analysis per ASME Section III or B31.1 design standards.
• Develop lifting assembly, rigging, or crane designs.
• Apply AISC steel and ACI concrete design codes to your work.
• Conduct component stress analysis using software such as GTSTRUDL or ANSYS.
• Review and evaluate plant impacts.
• Assess existing structures and develop retrofit type designs.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in structural design and analysis.
• Understanding of AISC, ASCE, and related design codes.
• Experience with Matlab and structural engineering design review.
• Minimum 4 years of experience, ideally 7+ years, in design and analysis for nuclear power plants or industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of static structural analyses, structural dynamics, and seismic analysis.
• Proficiency in MathCAD is preferred.
• BS degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from a US-accredited college.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in report writing, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in power plants, oil and gas, and LNG projects is advantageous.

Work Environment:

This is a fully remote position, reporting to either the Naperville, IL office or the Atlanta, GA office. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., all times in Central Time. You can work from anywhere in the country. The role offers opportunities for challenging work, career growth, and flexible working conditions, contributing to a sustainable zero-emission energy source.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $90.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.