Job Description
Sr. Civil / Structural Engineer
**Nuclear project work, Must be US Citizen**
Position Summary
The Civil/Structural Engineer independently performs engineering analyses, calculations, evaluations, and design activities supporting commercial nuclear power generation facilities. This position requires a strong technical foundation in structural engineering principles, nuclear plant design requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.
Responsibilities
Engineering & Design
- Perform civil and structural engineering analyses and design activities supporting commercial nuclear power plant modifications, upgrades, and modernization projects.
- Develop engineering calculations, design change packages, engineering evaluations, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
- Apply engineering principles related to structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, seismic analysis, and finite element analysis.
- Evaluate existing plant conditions and develop engineering solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, operability, and regulatory compliance.
- Support development of design criteria, engineering recommendations, technical specifications, and project scopes of work.
- Prepare and review engineering work products in accordance with applicable quality assurance requirements and nuclear industry standards.
Project Execution
- Independently execute engineering assignments and major portions of larger projects.
- Coordinate engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams and client representatives.
- Support project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and quality requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, project meetings, technical discussions, and client interactions.
- Conduct plant walkdowns and field evaluations to support engineering design activities and modification projects.
Qualifications
Education Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Experience Required
- Minimum seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of commercial nuclear power experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing engineering calculations, structural analyses, technical evaluations, and design modifications.
- Experience supporting nuclear plant modifications, design change packages, or engineering change activities.
- Experience utilizing ANSYS for structural analysis and finite element modeling.
- Experience utilizing GT STRUDL for structural analysis and modeling.
- Experience utilizing AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR II for piping and stress analysis activities.
- Working knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including: ACI, AISC, ASCE 4, ASCE 7, AWS
Required Licensure
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Direct plant or field experience supporting operating commercial nuclear facilities.
- Experience performing seismic analysis, dynamic analysis, or response spectrum evaluations.
- Experience serving as a technical lead for engineering tasks, project scopes, or work packages.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects in a regulated environment.
- Experience supporting piping analysis and pipe support design activities.
Additional Requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to pass security and drug screening requirements and maintain unescorted access to commercial nuclear power facilities.
- Ability to travel to client sites and support periods of both field and office work.
- Ability to perform plant walkdowns in industrial environments, including climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined or controlled-access areas.
- Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office