Senior Structural Engineer – Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +17 more states.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, and oversee the construction and upkeep of infrastructure projects.

• Design and assess both safety-related and non-safety-related structures for nuclear and commercial initiatives.

• Collaborate with mechanical, nuclear, operations, and electrical engineering teams on structural designs and layouts.

• Utilize engineering expertise, regulatory guidance, codes, standards, and sound engineering judgment to guarantee compliant designs.

• Conduct advanced engineering calculations using conventional methods and Finite Element Analysis, encompassing foundation, structural frame, and specialized FEA analyses.

• Create and evaluate civil layout plans, foundation specifics, steelwork details, and designs of architectural features.

• Design containment structures, reactor buildings, and support systems employing reinforced concrete, steel, and composite or advanced materials.

• Prepare and sanction design documentation and modifications for the plant.

• Coordinate with designers in document creation according to established procedures and requirements.

• Develop, manage, and execute engineering analyses, activities, and programs to identify and rectify equipment and system issues.

• Ensure that design criteria, specifications, procedures, codes, site designs, and safety and licensing bases are applied in design media.

• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and integrate designs across various disciplines.

• Mentor junior colleagues.

• Review and verify design media for precision and adherence to company policies and client expectations.

• Manage assigned timelines and initiate corrective actions for any delays.

• Suggest equipment, concepts, and methodologies to enhance performance, simplify designs, reduce costs, rectify flaws, or address evolving requirements.

• Assist in the installation and testing of site systems and components.

• Operate autonomously with minimal guidance.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical or engineering discipline is required.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including recent structural engineering experience in nuclear design projects.

• Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in civil design are required.

• Comprehensive understanding of materials strength and structural mechanics is necessary.

• Capacity to complete complex technical tasks with limited supervision is expected.

• Advanced knowledge and application of fundamental principles and concepts pertinent to civil and structural design are required.

• Familiarity with ASME, ACI, ASCE, and AISC industry standards and design codes is necessary.

• Experience in conducting seismic and impact-based dynamic analyses, as well as geotechnical and geophysical engineering is required.

• Experience with modular design development of SSCs is preferred.

• Experience collaborating with designers and manufacturers to create models and drawings is important.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Tekla, and Revit is essential.

• Prior experience in the nuclear industry, including interactions with NRC or other regulatory bodies, is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.

• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Options for leaves of absence.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Programs for recognition and employee satisfaction.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional voluntary benefits.