Principal Engineer, Seismic CSA Integration and Oversight

Job Title: Principal Engineer Seismic/CSA Integration & Oversight
Type: Contract, 12 months
Compensation: $69.00 - $115.00 per hour
Contractor Work Model: Remote

Responsibilities

• Support the development of plant level requirements and strategies related to seismic design and licensing activities for advanced nuclear reactor projects.
• Perform technical reviews of work products, including seismic analysis, soil-structure interaction (SSI) analysis, and probabilistic assessments.
• Coordinate and direct multi-system analyses, such as SSI studies, external hazard characterization, and seismic qualification of structures and components.
• Develop, document, and implement seismic design bases and strategies, supporting deterministic and risk-informed methodologies.
• Interface across various engineering disciplines to ensure seismic and structural requirements are integrated into design deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and code requirements including ASCE, AISC, ACI, and NRC or DOE regulations.
• Support cost studies and trade-off evaluations as the seismic SME, balancing technical rigor with constructability and schedule considerations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, verifying adherence to technical and quality standards, and facilitate technical reviews and resolution sessions.
• Assist in integrating seismic and CSA design information into licensing products, contributing to regulatory submittals.
• Identify and report technical risks, providing mitigation strategies and escalation recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement of seismic modeling, fragility methods, and structural qualification practices.

Requirements

• M.S. degree in Civil engineering or equivalent relevant field.
• 12+ years of experience in civil/structural design, analysis, and probabilistic risk assessment.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and manage technical scope.
• Experience with new nuclear power plant design projects and risk-informed methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with structural design for external hazards like seismic loads and aircraft impacts.
• Knowledge of commercial standards such as UBC, ACI 318, AISC 360, and ASCE 7, along with nuclear standards like ACI 349, AISC N690, ASCE 4/43.
• Experience working with NRC or DOE regulations.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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