Entry Structural Engineer

Actalent • Naperville, IL • 4h ago

Entry-Level Structural Engineer

Launch your structural engineering career with the largest, #1 nuclear engineering firm in the United States and work on projects that truly matter. This is a rare opportunity for a new graduate or early-career engineer to join a top-tier engineering organization supporting safe, sustainable, zero-emission nuclear energy.

From day one, you'll be immersed in real, high-impact engineering work, learning directly from industry experts while contributing to technically complex structural designs that support critical infrastructure across the country.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Work on mission-critical nuclear and infrastructure projects

Learn directly from leading structural and nuclear engineering experts

Clear career progression with mentorship and structured development

Hands-on exposure to concrete, steel, and foundation design

Long-term stability with a highly respected engineering organization

Competitive benefits, generous PTO, and 401(k) match

What You'll Do

As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer, you'll support the design and analysis of structural systems for buildings and infrastructure under the guidance of sr engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

Design and analyze structural systems using established engineering principles and codes

Prepare structural calculations for concrete, steel, and foundation systems under supervision

Develop and refine structural models to evaluate performance, safety, and constructability

Produce detailed construction documents and drawings using AutoCAD and related tools

Assist with structural steel framing and connection design

Support foundation design and evaluation for infrastructure projects

Review loads, load paths, and overall system behavior

Collaborate with sr engineers and multidisciplinary teams

Participate in customer-facing engineering discussions and technical reviews

Support engineering documentation, reports, and design packages

Engage in structured interviews and ongoing feedback processes with structural leadership

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

ABET-accredited degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related field)

Coursework in structural analysis, concrete, and/or steel design (from undergrad)

Work Environment & Growth

You'll join a U.S.-based engineering organization dedicated to advancing zero-emission nuclear energy through hands-on engineering solutions. The culture is highly technical and collaborative, emphasizing mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous development.

Surrounded by top technical experts invested in your professional growth

Work on challenging design and modification projects with direct customer impact

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.06/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 onsite position in Naperville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.

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