Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
This is a lead design engineering role in structural engineering supporting new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The position involves guiding a structural engineering team, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and working directly with clients. It offers the opportunity to apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for various clients. The role includes preparing, reviewing, and guiding design calculations and structural analyses and designs; developing specifications; and working with designers on drawing development. Designs may include steel frames and connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations. Travel may be required to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification. The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 10 or more years of experience as a member of a project team designing and analyzing nuclear facility structures.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE).
- On-site construction support experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
- Guide a team of structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
- Prepare, review, and provide guidance for design calculations.
- Develop specifications and work with designers on drawing development.
- Prepare, review, or guide structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit scholarship program.
- Employee discount program.
- Corporate charitable giving program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First professional licensure bonus.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions may include a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
