Structural Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Structural Engineer experienced in the practice of engineering within an industrial or chemical plant environment. The role involves evaluating existing structures, designing modifications to existing facilities, and supporting piping, lifting, and rigging of industrial equipment. You will analyze portions of existing structures to assess their capability to accommodate unanticipated loads, and help design rigging plans, which will be handed off to our drafting and design team. The position offers opportunities for optimization work, including boiler design, equipment supports, and piping supports for new equipment design, working as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing structures and design modifications to existing facilities.
• Support piping, lifting, and rigging of industrial equipment.
• Analyze portions of existing structures to determine load capacities.
• Assist in designing rigging plans for equipment.
• Collaborate with the drafting and design team for plan handoffs.
• Engage in optimization work for boiler design and equipment supports.
• Work as a member of a project team.

• Structural engineering and design experience.
• Experience with structural steel.
• Industrial project experience.
• Degree in structural engineering.

• Experience with Staadpro and Mathcad software preferred.
• PE license is a plus.
• Experience with structural concrete and seismic design.
• Familiarity with MathCAD, STAAD Pro, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Knowledge of design codes such as AISC (ASD, LRFD) and ACI.

The position requires onsite work at an industrial plant in a power plant environment, with a weekly schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. It is necessary to obtain DOE security clearance. The project duration is 18-24 months, with potential for conversion to a permanent role. A relocation package is offered.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $80.00/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 onsite position in Paducah,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025.

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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