Procurement Engineer @ Actalent

Join the Team Building the Future of Clean Energy

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for large-scale capital projects and cutting-edge technology? This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the Natrium Advanced Reactor Project, one of the most innovative clean energy initiatives in the world.As a Procurement Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and oversight throughout the procurement lifecycle, partnering with suppliers, engineering teams, and EPC stakeholders to ensure critical equipment and materials are delivered successfully. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence the design, quality, and execution of a first-of-its-kind advanced nuclear project.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the technical liaison between suppliers, EPC partners, and internal engineering teams.
• Review and evaluate technical requisitions, proposals, specifications, data sheets, and procurement documents to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and provide recommendations that impact key procurement decisions.
• Coordinate reviews of supplier submittals and engineering deliverables while ensuring compliance with project schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks early, and drive resolution to support construction milestones.
• Verify supplier design information is accurately incorporated into engineering documentation and 3D models.
• Support quality assurance initiatives, inspections, acceptance testing, and supplier oversight activities.
• Contribute technical expertise to cost evaluations, change management efforts, and procurement planning.
• Develop status reports and track action items to support procurement and project leadership.
• Oversee procurement activities for critical mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and bulk commodity equipment.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience supporting engineering, procurement, supplier management, construction, or large capital projects.
• Experience performing supplier oversight, source inspections, shop surveillance, or acceptance testing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of project scheduling and cost control principles.

Preferred

• Experience within the nuclear, power generation, energy, EPC, or industrial construction sectors.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality programs, including NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and Commercial Grade Dedication.
• Experience with Primavera P6, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment specifications, testing, and supplier documentation.
• Understanding of industry codes and standards such as ASME, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA 70, and UL.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on a transformative clean energy project shaping the future of nuclear technology.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers, suppliers, and EPC professionals.
• Gain exposure to complex, multidisciplinary engineering and procurement challenges.
• Play a critical role in delivering innovative infrastructure with long-term national impact.
• Join a team committed to technical excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine engineering expertise, supplier engagement, and project execution on a groundbreaking energy project, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $100.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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