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Civil Structural Engineer

$120k - $215k

Protingent

Job Description

Position Title: Civil Structural Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Civil Structural Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the ultimate authority on ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII and ASME B31.1 and B31.3
  • Author and review formal engineering calculation packages to certify compliance with defined standards, procedures, and regulatory criteria
  • Audit output from drafters, designers, and manufacturing vendors to maintain strict technical accuracy and ensure deliverables meet system requirements and expectations
  • Ensure that engineering work is performed with a high level of integrity through rigorous enforcement of work processes and technical reviews of team deliverables
  • Evaluate structural integrity against environmental and dynamic hazards, including seismic and blast loadings
  • Develop and optimize cost-effective, buildable structural designs for skids, heavy equipment foundations, modules, and platform supports
  • Conduct pipe stress calculations to determine equipment nozzle loads, pipe thermal movements, and structural anchor requirements
  • Interface with Authorized Inspectors during third-party design reviews and fabrication audits
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, piping, and process engineers to prevent load transfer issues across disciplines
  • Collaborate with system engineers to ensure design documentation supports and substantiates ASME compliance
  • Mentor junior-level structural engineers on code calculations and FEA software
  • Stay current on industry developments related to advanced reactors and emerging technologies
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of internal policies, procedures, and standard work processes
Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical)
  • 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial structural design, preferably within the nuclear or energy sectors
  • Advanced knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III and VIII is highly desired
  • Demonstrated experience in developing design of complex systems or structures, multi-discipline integration, and leading efforts to define and solve problems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and regulatory information
  • Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative work environment
Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license is desired but not required
  • Advanced mastery of structural and stress analysis software
  • Experience designing components and systems for high temperature gas
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and industry initiatives for advanced reactor technologies
  • Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3
  • Cross-functional familiarity with matching codes such as AISC, ASCE, IBC, or AWS
  • Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001
  • Knowledge of documentation requirements, including public disclosure, information withholding, and document control processes
Job Details:
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary Range: $120K-$215K
  • Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite)

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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