Civil/Structural Designer - Nuclear

Mesa Associates, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is looking for a Civil/Structural Designer to join our nuclear services team in Chattanooga, TN. This hybrid position involves ensuring the design development of nuclear facilities and requires a minimum of 4 years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication skills.

The role includes collaborating with other engineers, creating drawing deliverables, and participating in design reviews. Candidates must be adaptable and able to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working with operating nuclear clients and vendors.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access at an operating or construction nuclear plant.
• Design engineering experience associated with commercial nuclear sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply engineering design principles for drawing deliverables.
• Drive assigned projects to completion.
• Travel to client facilities for gathering field information.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

AutoCAD

3D modeling using Inventor or Solidworks

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

Job description

GIG Nuclear / Generation Industrial and Government

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive and meaningful career. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full-service engineering, procurement, and project management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services. Our Nuclear Services Division specializes in providing high-quality engineering, procurement, design, and project management for operating and new reactor clients, and partners with our other divisions to integrate nuclear design with electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, and distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!

Mesa Associates is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer to join our nuclear services team and contribute to the design development of modifications and new designs related to nuclear facilities. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the engineering and design processes for commercial nuclear power generation. Mesa's strategic growth strategy for our commercial nuclear division is to create a ready service pool of available staff to support proposals and projects in nuclear generation.

The position is hybrid working a minimum of 3 days in the office, typically Tuesday through Thursday, with the ability to work from home the remaining workdays. Candidates must be able to travel to plant sites when needed (approx. 6-8 days/month with ability to support longer durations).

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Minimum of a High School diploma, Associate degree (preferred)
• 4+ years of experience working with operating nuclear (DOE or commercial) clients and vendors (preferred)
• Ability to obtain unescorted access at an operating or construction nuclear plant (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience using Inventor or Solidworks (required)

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply engineering design principles to create drawing deliverables in support of design packages
• Drive assigned projects to completion
• Perform self-checks to minimize rework
• Travel to client facilities for the purpose of gathering field information and participating in design review meetings/other as required
• Be responsible for working with other engineers and designers to provide input to design change packages for modifications at operating nuclear plants and other associated nuclear facilities
• Perform a broad range of Civil/Structural design activities to support development of design change documentation

Successful Candidates Will

• Have effective oral and written communication skills
• Possesses good interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment
• Have the ability to work on high performance teams
• May have design engineering experience associated with commercial nuclear sites
• Possess the ability to interpret codes and regulations, and standard practices
• Be able to demonstrate adaptability; must be proficient in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within a nuclear power plant environment
• Possess excellent communication skills and ability to interface with customers and internal team members under a matrixed organization
• Have familiarity with general arrangement, equipment, structural, and mechanical drawings

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