Senior Structural Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering and design for complex nuclear and industrial facilities.
• Develop and evaluate structural systems with a focus on seismic qualification, seismic isolation, and dynamic analysis.
• Perform structural calculations and analyses involving strength of materials, structural mechanics, seismic loads, impact loads, and other design conditions.
• Apply applicable ASME Section III, ACI, ASCE, AISC, IBC, and related industry standards and codes.
• Support modular design and development of Structures, Systems, and Components (SSCs).
• Develop and review engineering models, calculations, specifications, and design drawings.
• Collaborate with structural designers, manufacturers, and other engineering disciplines to develop practical design solutions.
• Support geotechnical and geophysical engineering evaluations related to structural design and seismic performance.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other regulatory authorities as required.
• Perform technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations with limited supervision.
• Clearly communicate technical findings, design decisions, risks, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 7+ years of relevant structural engineering experience, including recent nuclear design project experience.
• Strong experience with structural design, seismic analysis, and structural mechanics.
• Experience with nuclear industry design or design-construction projects is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of strength of materials and structural engineering principles.
• Experience performing seismic and impact-based dynamic analyses.
• Experience with modular design and development of SSCs.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III, ACI, ASCE, AISC, IBC, and related design standards.
• Experience developing or reviewing engineering models and drawings.
• Proficiency with relevant design software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Tekla, and Revit.
• Ability to perform complex technical work with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience working with NRC or other regulatory authorities is preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.