Structural Designer
American Society of Interior Designers, Mount Laurel, NJ, United States
Job Title: Structural Designer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Structural Designer to contribute to heavy foundation and structural steel design projects, specifically within nuclear power plants. This role involves designing pipe racks to understand loads and working with small structures and tank foundations.
Responsibilities
Design and analyze heavy foundations and structural steel for nuclear power plants.
Create structural and civil designs, including for pipe racks and tank foundations.
Conduct structural calculations and design studies.
Review relevant codes, design documents, specifications, and construction documents.
Perform dynamic analysis and deep foundation design using STAAD Pro.
Participate in the emission control projects focusing on power plant ductwork.
Collaborate with multi-discipline engineers and designers.
Essential Skills
10+ years of structural/civil design and drafting experience.
Proficiency in structural design for nuclear, fossil fuel, or conventional energy projects.
Experience with structural calculations, engineering reports, and design drawings.
Familiarity with STAAD Pro, ANSYS, Mathcad, and other industry-standard engineering software.
Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions in accordance with established design practices.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
B.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus.
Experience with seismic analysis and design for nuclear power plants.
Proficiency in AutoDesk Advance Steel.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state within the US, with the ability to obtain additional licenses through comity.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Laurel, NJ.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.
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 Mar 23, 2026.
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Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Structural Designer to contribute to heavy foundation and structural steel design projects, specifically within nuclear power plants. This role involves designing pipe racks to understand loads and working with small structures and tank foundations.
Responsibilities
Design and analyze heavy foundations and structural steel for nuclear power plants.
Create structural and civil designs, including for pipe racks and tank foundations.
Conduct structural calculations and design studies.
Review relevant codes, design documents, specifications, and construction documents.
Perform dynamic analysis and deep foundation design using STAAD Pro.
Participate in the emission control projects focusing on power plant ductwork.
Collaborate with multi-discipline engineers and designers.
Essential Skills
10+ years of structural/civil design and drafting experience.
Proficiency in structural design for nuclear, fossil fuel, or conventional energy projects.
Experience with structural calculations, engineering reports, and design drawings.
Familiarity with STAAD Pro, ANSYS, Mathcad, and other industry-standard engineering software.
Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions in accordance with established design practices.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
B.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus.
Experience with seismic analysis and design for nuclear power plants.
Proficiency in AutoDesk Advance Steel.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state within the US, with the ability to obtain additional licenses through comity.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Laurel, NJ.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.
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 Mar 23, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
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