Structural Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
This lead design engineering position supports project needs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. It starts as a remote position and could transition to a hybrid arrangement with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The role offers challenging structural engineering work and the opportunity to advance professionally while guiding a team of structural engineers and working with other engineering disciplines and clients. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a structural engineering team working on new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. Work involves applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across a wide range of projects and clients. The position may include travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Ten or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial, heavy commercial, or nuclear facility 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.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
- On-site construction support experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
- 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, and foundations.
- Provide onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center as project needs require.
- 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
- Back-up daycare
- FSA and 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
