Structural Designer

Remote Structural Designer About the Opportunity

Join a highly respected engineering firm with over a century of excellence (est. 1905) that is experiencing significant growth due to major new nuclear and power generation projects. This is a newly created role, not a backfill, offering strong long-term career growth and the chance to work on large-scale, impactful infrastructure projects across the U.S. and Canada.

What You'll Do

As a Structural Designer, you will play a key role in the design and analysis of complex industrial and power generation structures. Your work will directly support critical energy infrastructure projects, including nuclear and conventional power plants.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Design heavy foundations and structural steel systems for power plant facilities

+ Develop structural solutions for pipe racks, tank foundations, and small structures

+ Perform structural calculations, analysis, and design studies

+ Support nuclear, fossil fuel, and conventional energy projects

+ Conduct dynamic analysis and deep foundation design using tools like STAAD Pro

+ Review and interpret codes, specifications, and construction documents

+ Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

+ Contribute to projects involving emissions control systems and ductwork design

What You Bring

Required:

+ 10+ years of experience in structural/civil design and drafting

+ Experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy industrial projects

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Experience with nuclear, fossil fuel, or energy infrastructure projects

+ Strong knowledge of structural analysis and calculations

+ Proficiency in tools such as:

+ STAAD Pro

+ ANSYS / Mathcad (or similar)

+ Ability to develop engineering reports, studies, and design drawings

Preferred:

+ B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus)

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Experience with seismic analysis for nuclear facilities

+ Familiarity with AutoCAD / Autodesk Advance Steel

Why Join Us?

+ Work on major nuclear and power generation projects through 2033 and beyond

+ Be part of a highly respected, stable organization with long-tenured employees

+ Collaborate with a strong team of experienced and mid-level engineers

+ Enjoy career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding project pipeline

+ Competitive PTO and benefits package

+ Flexible hybrid or remote work options

The Impact

You'll contribute to critical infrastructure that powers communities and drives innovation in energy-working on projects that are shaping the future of power generation.

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.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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