Engineer

Actalent Inc

Birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedicine, Candidate Screening, Capital Project, Construction Management, Cost Estimates, Design Services, Electrical Engineering, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Genetics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Power, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Safety/Work Safety, Software Design, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Title: Engineer 1Job Description

The Engineer 1 position is an entry-level role requiring 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree. This position involves applying engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to resolve open engineering issues. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers are preferred, though Aerospace, Biomedical, and Chemical Engineers will be considered based on their background and experience. The role involves supporting Comprehensive System Reviews and engineering evaluations at Nuclear Plants, with potential involvement at Vogtle 3&4.

Responsibilities

  • Create a safe work environment by prioritizing safety.
  • Follow established engineering principles and execute assigned work with quality.
  • Apply engineering processes and design criteria to support resolution of open engineering issues.
  • Support the completion of Comprehensive System Reviews and engineering evaluations.
  • Build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and vendors.

Essential Skills

  • Introductory engineering knowledge.
  • Basic problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make limited independent decisions based on procedures and supervisor review.
  • Basic discipline software knowledge.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Positive attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor"s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical preferred; Aerospace, Biomedical, and Chemical considered).
  • Experience in nuclear power, quality assurance, and design processes.
  • Skills in design review, cost estimation, construction management, and design packages.
  • Knowledge of power generation and capital project management.

Work Environment

The work environment is onsite at the Energy Center, focusing on nuclear power and capital projects. Engineers are expected to collaborate closely with plant staff and vendors, ensuring a professional and safety-first atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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