Civil/structural Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer IV to independently perform analyses, calculations, and design activities for commercial nuclear power facilities. Requires structural engineering expertise, nuclear plant experience, and compliance with industry standards in a contract-to-hire role.

Remote flexibility is available based on experience; mid-level candidates may work from Stonington, CT or Charlotte, NC. Travel about one week per month may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program with structural emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural analyses and design activities supporting nuclear power plant modifications.
• Develop engineering calculations, change packages, evaluations, specifications, and documentation.
• Apply principles of structural steel and reinforced concrete design, seismic analysis, and FE modeling.
• Evaluate plant conditions and propose engineering solutions to enhance safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support design criteria, engineering recommendations, and project scopes of work.
• Prepare and review work products per QA requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and client representatives.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and field evaluations to support design activities.

Skills

Structural analysis

Nuclear power experience

ANSYS

GT STRUDL

AutoPIPE/CAESAR II

Reinforced concrete design

Structural steel design

Technical evaluations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program (structural emphasis)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk structural design software

ANSYS

GT STRUDL

AutoPIPE/CAESAR II

Job description

Job Title: Civil/Structural Engineer

Job Description

The Engineer IV, Civil/Structural is responsible for independently performing engineering analyses, calculations, evaluations, and design activities supporting commercial nuclear power generation facilities. This position requires a robust technical foundation in structural engineering principles, nuclear plant design requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards. The successful candidate will apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate existing plant conditions, develop practical engineering solutions, and support modifications that enhance plant safety, reliability, and performance. This role involves limited supervision and includes executing assigned engineering tasks, supporting multidisciplinary project teams, reviewing technical work products, and providing guidance to less experienced engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural engineering analyses and design activities supporting nuclear power plant modifications, upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Develop engineering calculations, design change packages, engineering evaluations, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Apply engineering principles related to structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, seismic analysis, and finite element analysis.
• Evaluate existing plant conditions and develop engineering solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, operability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support development of design criteria, engineering recommendations, technical specifications, and project scopes of work.
• Prepare and review engineering work products in accordance with applicable quality assurance requirements and nuclear industry standards.
• Independently execute engineering assignments and major portions of larger projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams and client representatives.
• Support project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, technical discussions, and client interactions.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and field evaluations to support engineering design activities and modification projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.
• Review engineering work products prepared by others for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in resolving technical issues affecting plant operations, project execution, and regulatory compliance.
• Support implementation of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a technical resource on assigned projects and work scopes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial nuclear power experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing engineering calculations, structural analyses, technical evaluations, and design modifications.
• Experience supporting nuclear plant modifications, design change packages, or engineering change activities.
• Experience utilizing ANSYS for structural analysis and finite element modeling.
• Experience utilizing GT STRUDL for structural analysis and modeling.
• Experience utilizing AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR II for piping and stress analysis activities.
• Working knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ACI, AISC, ASCE 4, ASCE 7, and AWS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with structural software such as AutoCAD and Autodesk structural design software.
• Exposure to critical modernization and digital transformation initiatives within the nuclear power industry.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with experienced engineering professionals and direct client interaction.
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital control technologies supporting the future of nuclear generation.

Work Environment

Remote flexibility is available based on experience level. Candidates with significant nuclear experience (approximately 8 years) may be considered for greater remote flexibility. Mid-level candidates are expected to work from office locations in Charlotte, Stonington CT, or Williamsburg VA. Travel is expected approximately one week per month to maintain badge access, with additional travel potentially required during plant outages or implementation activities. All candidates must be capable of obtaining and maintaining nuclear plant access credentials, which include a drug screening, export control review, psychological evaluation, and nuclear site badging requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stonington, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stonington, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Stonington,CT.

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.

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