Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
This senior engineering position offers challenging structural engineering work on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The engineer will collaborate with structural engineers, interface with other engineering disciplines, and guide less experienced project team members. Work includes applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for various clients. The role involves preparing and reviewing design calculations, developing specifications, supporting designers with drawing development, and guiding the preparation of engineering deliverables. Using computer tools, the engineer will analyze and design steel frames, connections, concrete members, 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 role follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the Reading, Pennsylvania office and two days remotely.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Seven or more years of experience as a member of a project team designing and analyzing structures.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
- Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE).
- Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures.
- 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 where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines.
- Guide the work of less experienced project team members and support their development of engineering deliverables.
- Work on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
- Prepare and review design calculations and develop specifications.
- Support designers with drawing development.
- Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
- Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
