Civil Structural Engineer

Sr. Civil / Structural Engineer

Nuclear project work, Must be US Citizen

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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. xhyhwjd
• 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