Job Description

Job Title: Nuclear Structural Engineer

Location Options: Naperville, IL / Atlanta, GA / Ridgeland, MS 

Remote options available for non-local candidates. Hybrid options for local candidates.

About the Role: As a Nuclear Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and safety of structural designs within the energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in a diverse range of civil and structural projects for top-tier power plant clients. You will utilize your engineering skills to develop plans, construction drawings, specifications, and detailed design computations critical for project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed design and analysis of concrete, steel structures, and heavy load components to support nuclear infrastructure.
• Perform conceptual studies, cost analyses, and seismic assessments to inform design decisions.
• Develop sophisticated 3-D analytical models through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and response spectra seismic analysis.
• Create and review design and construction drawings to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to address design challenges and align on solutions.
• Manage project tasks effectively, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Conduct field investigations and provide installation support, including the generation of as-built documentation and drawings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience, with a focus on nuclear or heavy-load structures preferred.
• Solid understanding of civil/structural engineering principles, including mechanics, hydraulics, materials science, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in engineering software, including Mathcad, MATLAB, and finite element analysis tools.
• Strong technical writing abilities, with a commitment to clear and effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while demonstrating initiative.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.

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