Design Engineer IV - Nuclear Structural

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Houston, Texas, is looking for an experienced engineering professional to provide technical and administrative support as an Area Lead or Lead on projects. This role involves developing cost-effective solutions, reviewing specifications, and solving complex engineering problems.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year engineering degree, at least 8 years of experience, and skills in software tools like ANSYS and SAP2000. Fluor offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement plans, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work-related experience in engineering.
• Professional registration in the applicable field preferred.
• Ability to apply local and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective project solutions for engineering work.
• Review specifications and design criteria.
• Perform calculations and analyze engineering problems.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Accredited four-year degree in engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SAP2000

Mathcad

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a broad set of complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Working remote with business trips is acceptable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performing structural analysis and design for nuclear facilities, including AISC N690 and ACI 349
• Experience with Steel-Concrete Composite (SCC) design
• Experience in the evaluation and design of structures for missile barrier and aircraft impact requirements
• Experience in structural seismic qualification calculations and seismic analysis per ASCE/SEI 4 and ASCE/SEI 43
• Familiarity with ASME Section III design
• Understanding of ASME NQA-1 standards for nuclear quality assurance and ability to implement and maintain quality assurance programs in compliance with ASME NQA-1 requirements
• Familiarity with US NRC regulatory requirements and standards
• Experience with ANSYS, SAP2000
• Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures, including in Mathcad
• Analyzing complex reinforced concrete and steel structures
• Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations
• Finite Element Modeling (FEM) and analysis

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.