• Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer

    Actalent (Wilmington, NC)


    Job Title: Sr Stress Analysis Engineer

    Job Description

    The Sr Stress Analysis Engineer will work within the Piping & Analysis team, responsible for analyzing nuclear safety-related piping and supports to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The focus will be on the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) BWRX-300, collaborating closely with the Systems Design, Civil Structural Design, Reactor Design, and Integrated Plants Design teams.

    Responsibilities

    + Understand, define, and analyze safety-related nuclear piping to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

    + Utilize knowledge and experience to deliver outcomes to customers.

    + Work cooperatively to develop approaches for solving technical issues.

    + Communicate potential solutions and work status effectively.

    + Provide leadership and technical direction to personnel and projects.

    + Support procurement and subcontract activities for new plant projects.

    + Represent the organization at industry forums and conferences.

    + Maintain and develop technical design procedures for piping and pipe support analysis.

    + Procure, maintain, and facilitate the use of analysis software.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (or other related disciplines based on experience).

    + Minimum 8 years of experience in piping analysis.

    + Nuclear industry knowledge and experience.

    + Working knowledge and experience with Section III analysis, including subsections NB, NC, ND, and B31.1.

    + Section III Class 1 Fatigue design experience.

    + Experience with performing High Energy Line Break Analysis.

    + Proficiency in piping and pipe support analysis software like PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, Caesar, GT STRUDL.

    + US PE or EIT in training certificate or Canadian P Eng.

    + Strong communication skills for articulating technical topics.

    + Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in new plant projects such as NuScale, AP1000.

    + Flexibility in years of experience, ideally 3-5 years minimum.

    + Class 1 (NB) experience is highly preferred.

    + Experience in Class 2 and Class 3 (NC/ND) with Section 3.

    + Strong data analysis capabilities and ability to create small automation scripts.

    + Self-starter with initiative and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position offers a fully remote work environment with minimal travel required.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/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 Nov 20, 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.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.