Civil Design Engineer

HKA Enterprises; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing engineering design changes for nuclear projects, focusing on stress and structural analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering principles and experience in the utility sector. You'll work collaboratively to ensure design integrity and regulatory compliance while supporting innovative projects that shape the future of nuclear energy. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of engineering experience with a focus on nuclear engineering.
• Proficient in engineering theories and principles, especially in the utility industry.
• Experience with nuclear industry standard design processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design changes including stress and structural analysis.
• Research and evaluate engineering issues, providing recommendations.
• Support engineering design changes through work order reviews and field support.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Structural Analysis

Dynamic/Seismic Analysis

Steel Design

Concrete Design

Finite Element Analysis

Project Management

Mechanics of Materials

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

GTStrudl

SuperPipe

AutoPipe

Caesar II

Solidworks

Job description

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Civil Design Engineer

13225 Hagers Ferry Road Huntersville , NC 28078 US

Posted: 04/30/2025 2025-04-30 2025-06-02 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 196608 Pay Rate: $98 / hour

Job Description

Nuclear Civil Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Civil Engineer

$98.00 per hour

Summary

The client Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) department is the Design Authority for each of client's six nuclear sites. CDE is responsible for the execution of a fleet portfolio that includes design solutions supporting risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, Dynamic/Seismic Analysis, Steel and Concrete Design.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluates alternatives, determines and presents recommendations to resolve issues.
• Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities.
• Develop orrevise design/procurement specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes.
• Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.
• Develop licensing screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes
• Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.

Basic Qualifications

Nuclear Engineer III

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 4-6 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Sr Nuclear Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science inCivil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Proficient in engineering theories and principles.
• Proficient in principles of project management.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• State registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Strong background in Mechanics of Materials
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis
• Working Knowledge of Structural Analysis software (ANSYS, GTStrudl, or similar)
• Experience with Dynamic/Seismic Structural Analysis
• Working level knowledge of Stress Analysis software programs (SuperPipe, AutoPipe, Caesar II).
• Working knowledge of ASME Codes (examples: B31.1, Section III, Section IX, Section XI), AISC Steel Construction Codes (ASD, LFRD, and ACI Concrete Design Code).
• Familiarity with Solidworks or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Experience with nuclear industry standard design process.

Special Requirements

• Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed
• Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.

Working Conditions

• Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

Meet Your Recruiter

April Shelton

April Shelton is a senior recruiter with more than 25 years in the industry. April specializes in nuclear, power, and energy engineering. Her advice to job seekers is "Always have an updated resume. Don’t reply to a job posting if you are not fully qualified. If you use a cell phone as your primary contact, make sure it is professional and doesn’t have a song playing or an unprofessional voicemail message."

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HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

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