Structural Engineer

Remote Structural Design Engineer (Nuclear & Heavy Industrial Projects)

Build What Powers the Future

Join a highly respected engineering firm with over a century of excellence (established in 1905) as we take on major new nuclear and power generation projects across North America. This is not a backfill role - you'll play a key part in delivering brand-new, large-scale infrastructure projects with long-term impact through 2033 and beyond.

If you're a Structural Engineer who thrives on complex engineering challenges, dynamic analysis, and heavy industrial design, this is your opportunity to step into high-visibility work with significant growth potential.

What You'll Do

• Design heavy foundations and structural steel systems for power generation and industrial facilities
• Perform structural calculations, modeling, and design studies (including dynamic and seismic analysis)
• Support nuclear power plant structural and civil design, including small structures and tank foundations
• Design and analyze pipe racks, ductwork systems, and large rotating equipment supports
• Develop engineering deliverables: reports, specifications, and construction drawings
• Review codes, specifications, and design documents to ensure compliance and quality
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects

What You Bring

Required:

• 8+ years of Structural Engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with nuclear or heavy industrial projects
• Strong experience in structural analysis, calculations, and design
• Experience working on power plants or large industrial facilities

Technical Skills:

• STAAD.Pro (or similar analysis tools)
• Experience with dynamic analysis and deep foundations
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software

Preferred:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus)
• PE license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with seismic design and nuclear codes

Why You'll Love This Role

High-Impact Projects: Work on major nuclear and power generation initiatives across the Midwest and Canada

Career Growth: Join a company where engineers build long-term careers (many 20-40+ years!)

Strong Team Environment: Collaborate with a mix of experienced leaders and rising engineers

Stability + Innovation: Backed by 100+ years of success with a pipeline of new work

Flexibility: Hybrid or fully remote work options

Expansion Opportunity: Be part of a growing team supporting major project wins

Project Exposure

You'll contribute to exciting, technically challenging projects such as:

• Conventional Power Generation (simple cycle plants, large rotating equipment)
• Emission Control Systems (ductwork, industrial upgrades)
• Heavy Industrial Infrastructure (deep foundations, structural steel design)

The Opportunity

With a strong backlog of secured projects and a growing client base, we need engineers ready to step in now and make an immediate impact. This role offers long-term stability, visibility, and growth into engineering leadership or technical specialization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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 Aug 14, 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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