Civil Structural Engineer

John Galt Staffing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

John Galt Staffing is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to independently perform analyses, calculations, evaluations, and design activities for commercial nuclear power facilities. Strong foundation in structural engineering, nuclear plant design requirements, and industry codes is required.

Responsibilities include performing analyses for plant modifications, developing design packages, and ensuring QA and regulatory compliance while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial nuclear power experience.
• Experience performing engineering calculations, structural analyses, and design modifications.
• Experience utilizing ANSYS, GT STRUDL, AutoPIPE and CAESAR II for structural and piping analyses.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural engineering analyses and design activities supporting commercial nuclear power plant modifications and upgrades.
• Develop engineering calculations, design change packages, engineering evaluations, and technical documentation.
• Apply structural design principles including steel, reinforced concrete, seismic analysis, and finite element methods.
• Evaluate plant conditions and develop solutions for safety, reliability, operability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support development of design criteria, specifications, and project scopes of work.
• Prepare and review engineering work products per QA requirements and nuclear industry standards.
• Independently execute engineering assignments and key portions of projects.
• Coordinate activities with multidisciplinary teams and client representatives.
• Support project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings, and field walkdowns.

Skills

ANSYS

GT STRUDL

AutoPIPE

CAESAR II

Seismic analysis

Finite element analysis

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Engineering calculations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited, structural emphasis)

Tools

GT STRUDL

AutoPIPE

CAESAR II

Job description

**Nuclear project work, Must be US Citizen**

Position Summary

The Civil/Structural Engineer independently performs engineering analyses, calculations, evaluations, and design activities supporting commercial nuclear power generation facilities. This position requires a strong technical foundation in structural engineering principles, nuclear plant design requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural engineering analyses and design activities supporting commercial nuclear power plant modifications, upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Develop engineering calculations, design change packages, engineering evaluations, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Apply engineering principles related to structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, seismic analysis, and finite element analysis.
• Evaluate existing plant conditions and develop engineering solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, operability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support development of design criteria, engineering recommendations, technical specifications, and project scopes of work.
• Prepare and review engineering work products in accordance with applicable quality assurance requirements and nuclear industry standards.

Project Execution

• Independently execute engineering assignments and major portions of larger projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams and client representatives.
• Support project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, technical discussions, and client interactions.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and field evaluations to support engineering design activities and modification projects.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

Experience Required

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial nuclear power experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing engineering calculations, structural analyses, technical evaluations, and design modifications.
• Experience supporting nuclear plant modifications, design change packages, or engineering change activities.
• Experience utilizing ANSYS for structural analysis and finite element modeling.
• Experience utilizing GT STRUDL for structural analysis and modeling.
• Experience utilizing AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR II for piping and stress analysis activities.
• Working knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including: ACI, AISC, ASCE 4, ASCE 7, AWS

Required Licensure

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Direct plant or field experience supporting operating commercial nuclear facilities.
• Experience performing seismic analysis, dynamic analysis, or response spectrum evaluations.
• Experience serving as a technical lead for engineering tasks, project scopes, or work packages.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects in a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting piping analysis and pipe support design activities.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to pass security and drug screening requirements and maintain unescorted access to commercial nuclear power facilities.
• Ability to travel to client sites and support periods of both field and office work.
• Ability to perform plant walkdowns in industrial environments, including climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined or controlled-access areas.
• Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes