Remote Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a highly experienced remote Mechanical Engineer for a contract role. You will develop design specifications, mature concepts, support procurement, and generate drawings and documentation for nuclear-grade components.

You will interact with PMs, engineering teams, suppliers, and fabricators to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy. 7+ years design experience, Autodesk Inventor, and ANSYS FEA are required; BWR/PWR experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience in fabrication or manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with large assemblies and welding.
• Proficiency with ANSYS FEA analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop design specifications and mature design concepts.
• Provide procurement support and generate drawings and documentation.
• Perform analyses, design, testing, or integration for reactor components.
• Lead and participate in teams on organizational initiatives.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor proficiency

ANSYS FEA

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

Large assemblies

Welding

US Citizenship

Engineering judgment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description

The remote Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing design specifications, creating and maturing design concepts, providing procurement support, and generating drawings and design documentation. This position requires interfacing with Business PMs, Technical Project Engineers, sourcing and equipment manufacturers, and engineering teams from both partners to ensure accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop design specifications and mature design concepts.
• Provide procurement support and generate necessary drawings and design documentation.
• Execute analysis, design, testing, or integration required for reactor internal components that meet business standards and product requirements.
• Perform fundamental engineering hand calculations and modeling.
• Develop designs for mechanical components and equipment.
• Assess causality and risk.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal customers.
• Lead and facilitate discussions to promote open dialogue in a matrixed team environment.
• Ensure product designs meet all intended application and design requirements.
• Provide technical support through sourcing for fabricator assessment and interfaces.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect competitive technology.
• Participate and lead teams on specific organizational initiatives.

Essential Skills

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in design activities within the fabrication or manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design or similar tools.
• Experience with large assembly, welding, and fabrication.
• Experience with Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
• Experience with tolerance stack ups.
• Proficiency with ANSYS FEA analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the BWR (Boiling Water Reactor) or PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) industry is a bonus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AWS codes.
• Understanding of nuclear‑specific skills, though not required.

Work Environment

• This role is fully remote and involves heavy research and development.
• The work environment focuses on next‑generation R&D concepts that are advancing nuclear technology, critical for addressing sustainability and renewable energy challenges.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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