Staff Civil-Structural Engineer

The Nuclear Company•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role The Civil Structural Engineer plays a critical role in the design, analysis, and construction oversight of nuclear power plant structures. This position is responsible for preparing detailed structural calculations, reviewing designs for constructability, and providing hands-on engineering support for concrete and steel structures in the field. The ideal candidate will bring a strong command of industry codes and standards—including ACI , AISC , and ASME —and a commitment to ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Requirements

BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university
8+ years of experience
Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g. STAAD.Pro, GT STRUDL, ANSYS) and CAD/ED modeling tools (AutoCAD, Tekla)
Familiarity with steel fabrication processes, design for fabrication methods, support construction/installation activities for major steel structures
Construction Experience

Nice To Haves

Ability for occasional travel to plant sites
Standard Design Qualifications
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Nuclear Experience
Data-Driven Field Issue Resolution: Familiarity with data analytics or machine learning techniques applied to field inspection data, site walkdown findings, or construction quality metrics to identify trends, predict potential issues, and support faster technical justifications for design change.
AI-Enhanced Structural Analysis: Experience using AI/ML-augmented structural analysis tools alongside traditional software (e.g, STADD.Pro, GT STRUDL, ANSYS) to accelerate seismic analysis, load path optimization and structural design iterations for concrete and steel systems.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis for steel and concrete including seismic analysis, shield, and anchoring systems.
Interface with field crews, design engineers, quality assurance, and subcontractors to coordinate technical solutions and resolve issues.
Troubleshoot, resolve field issues, and provide technical justifications for design changes during fabrication and assembly.
Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, technical reports, and calculations.
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7).
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, construction, procurement, vendors) and conduct site walkdowns to inspect, verify, and approve installations.
Execute independent engineering tasks and assume technical responsibility for assigned projects
Review and verify engineering work performed by others, ensuring accuracy and adherence to design standards.
Resolve technical issues (typically non-complex), justify design decisions, and interpret engineering data
Originate and validate engineering deliverables including drawings, design reviews, change control documents, and calculation notes