Structural Engineer- E1

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Engineer | Atlanta, GA or Naperville, IL (Hybrid)

Kickstart your engineering career with a company shaping the future of clean, zero-emission nuclear energy . Join a team of industry experts where you'll gain hands-on experience designing and analyzing structural systems, working on impactful projects, and receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on meaningful projects that support the future of energy
• Gain real-world experience in structural design, analysis, and construction documentation
• Learn from top technical experts in a collaborative environment
• Clear career growth, training, and development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Strong benefits, generous PTO, and competitive 401(k) match

Ideal Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Structural/Civil Engineering degree
• 0-1 years of experience (internships highly preferred)
• Exposure to concrete, steel, structural analysis, and AutoCAD
• Interest in the nuclear power industry

Work Environment

The role supports safe, sustainable, zero-emission nuclear energy through real engineering work. You will work alongside top technical experts in a knowledge-sharing environment. The company offers multiple career paths with opportunities for development, mentorship, and training. The role involves complex modifications and design work, providing visible ownership and customer impact. The office is located in the Chicago suburbs or ATL. The culture emphasizes technical excellence, learning, growth, and flexibility, alongside strong benefits like generous PTO and a 401(k) match.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.06/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 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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.