Lead Structural Engineer – Nuclear

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead a team of structural engineers.

• Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines and engage directly with clients.

• Mentor and guide a structural engineering team on projects related to new nuclear facilities, as well as upgrades and modifications to existing nuclear power plants.

• Utilize expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.

• Act as part of an engineering and design team on diverse projects for multiple clients.

• Prepare, review, and offer guidance on design calculations.

• Develop specifications and collaborate with designers on the creation of drawings.

• Prepare, review, or oversee structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.

• Lead initiatives to resolve engineering challenges from identification to solution by leveraging data, automation, and AI for enhanced workflows, reduced rework, and cost-effective designs.

• Direct efforts in automation and process improvement, including automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, and producing design documentation.

• Provide guidance on the appropriate use of AI or agentic AI tools while ensuring the accuracy of results.

• Supervise engineers who program or script using Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel to automate engineering tasks, ensuring a review of automated outputs.

• May require travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, as well as to construction sites for coordination and field verification.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• At least 12 years of experience as part of a project team in the design and analysis of structures for industrial, heavy commercial, or nuclear facilities.

• Proficient in structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.

• Familiar with design codes and standards including ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.

• Willingness or capability to lead others using advanced tools such as automation and AI.

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience providing on-site construction support is beneficial but not essential.

• Additional qualifications such as a minor, certificate, or experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields are valued.

• No sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans.

• Life & Accident Insurance.

• Disability Coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-Up Daycare.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account.

• Merit Scholarship Program.

• Employee Discount Program.

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Bonus for achieving First Professional Licensure.

• Employee Referral Bonus.

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST).

• Paid Vacation.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Bereavement Leave.

• Flexible Work Arrangements.

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonuses.