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Role Description

This role involves contributing to the design, analysis, and construction of nuclear facilities as a Structural Engineer - Nuclear.

• Oversee proposal development and guide other engineers in the development of deliverables for nuclear projects within the Civil/Structural discipline
• Report to an assigned Project Engineer and Project Manager on multi-discipline proposals and projects and act as a Project Engineer for Civil/Structural projects when required
• Act as a technical point of contact for the customer, leading discipline specific engineering teams
• Provide area expertise in development of industry standard design and calculations associated with design and construction of commercial nuclear modifications
• Work with other engineers and designers to prepare design change packages for modifications at operating nuclear plants and other associated nuclear facilities
• Prepare engineering change packages (EC's)
• Prepare scoping documents and proposals to determine extent of modifications required
• Prepare cost estimates for engineering/design activities for Civil/Structural
• Conduct field walkdowns to determine existing configuration of plant structures, systems, and components
• Perform a broad range of Civil/Structural design activities to support development of design change documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university (required) – structural engineering emphasis (highly preferred)
• Structural Engineer (SE) License (required)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in design and 4 years' experience in design of modifications in nuclear (DOE or commercial) plants
• Must have design engineering experience associated with commercial nuclear sites (required)
• Experience with Industry Standard Design Procedure IP-ENG-001 (required)
• Strong knowledge of Civil/Structural design codes (AISC, ASTM, ACI)
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and standard practices
• Adaptability with proficiency in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within a nuclear power plant environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with customers and internal team members under a matrixed organization
• Ability to obtain unescorted access at an operating or construction nuclear plant (required)
• Strong background in commercial nuclear design and developing engineering competencies
• Team player who works well as a member of a group
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to task completion
• Ability to travel to plant sites approximately 6-8 days/month

Requirements

• Master of Science or other advanced degree in engineering (bonus)
• Experience working with multiple operating nuclear clients and vendors (bonus)
• On-site and past unescorted access at nuclear facilities (bonus)
• Additional software skills including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Vault, Risa, ANSYS (bonus)
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (bonus)

Benefits

• Competitive package including benefits, vacation, and holidays