About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join their Nuclear Power engineering team in Chicago, IL. This role has a target start date in early 2027 and offers hands-on experience in structural analysis and design for nuclear facilities, plant betterment, and related modifications. You will work with multi-discipline teams and receive mentorship from experienced engineers.

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What You’ll Do

• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design on real projects.
• Prepare design calculations, develop specifications, and support drawing development.
• Use industry-standard analysis tools to design steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
• Perform load analyses that include wind, seismic, and other nuclear-related loading conditions.
• Support design reviews, and when needed, travel to client/vendor offices or plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.
• Participate in training and mentorship programs to develop professional engineering skills.

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Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Completion of coursework in steel and concrete design.
• Knowledge of structural design techniques, loads analysis, and production of technical plans and drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Note: Confidential Client does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Valued (but not required):

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed and Engineer-in-Training designation.
• Experience preparing structural calculation packages.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, GT STRUDL, ANSYS).
• Knowledge of design codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, ACI 349).

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Technology & Innovation

Confidential Client values appropriate use of technology—data tools, automation, AI, and other digital aids may be used to support analysis and design. Employees are accountable for work quality and must apply professional judgment when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI or automation is a plus but not required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range (posted): $62,998 - $90,586 per year.
• Additional estimated salary data (for reference) appears in source materials but the official range above is disclosed by Confidential Client.
• Competitive benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and other programs supporting health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

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About This Business Unit

Join the Nuclear Power Group and contribute to projects that advance clean, carbon-free energy. Work may include small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technologies, plant life extensions, digital modernization, and international new-build projects focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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