Piping Engineer

  • Naperville, Illinois
  • Full Time
Piping Engineer (100% Remote Nuclear Projects)

Fully Remote | Work on Major Nuclear Power Projects Nationwide

Were seeking an experienced Piping Engineer to join one of the top nuclear engineering firms in the U.S. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting critical nuclear power plant upgrades, modifications, and facility improvements.

In this role, youll work on high-visibility, technically challenging projects for large utility clientscontributing to long-term, meaningful advancements in the energy and utility industry, all while working remotely.

If you have strong nuclear or power piping experience and want to work on impactful projects without being tied to a site or office, this is a great opportunity.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Prepare and review engineering calculations and designs for nuclear piping systems
  • Perform code qualification and stress analysis per ASME B31.1 and ASME Section III
    • Emphasis on Class 1 and Class 2/3 piping
  • Execute piping analysis for:
    • Thermal expansion
    • Dynamic and vibration loads
    • Seismic response spectrum and Time History analysis
  • Utilize industry-leading tools such as AutoPIPE, ME-101, and other piping analysis software
    • Experience with ANSYS (FEA) is a strong plus
  • Design and analyze:
    • Pipe hangers and supports
    • Snubbers, spring cans, and linear supports
  • Perform nozzle stress evaluations and support component or vessel design
  • Develop technical specifications for piping, valves, and associated components
  • Produce high-quality documentation with clear, professional written communication
  • Participate in the nuclear design change / standard design process
  • Support field engineering efforts as needed (site walkdowns are limited and project-dependent)
What Were Looking For
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in nuclear and/or power/utility engineering
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • ASME Section III B&PV Code
    • ASME B31 piping codes (B31.1 preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with piping stress analysis and qualification
  • Proficiency with:
    • AutoPIPE
    • ME-101
    • ANSYS, STRUDL, or similar stress/FEA tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently in a fully remote engineering environment
Why This Role Stands Out
  • 100% remote no relocation required
  • Work with a top-tier nuclear engineering firm
  • Long-term, stable projects in the nuclear energy sector
  • Exposure to complex, high-impact nuclear design work
  • Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical support
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 $60.00 - $90.00/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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or

adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,

please email ... for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a

condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law

shall 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 applications

and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you

acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job ID: 523243161
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026

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