Fellow Engineer- Structural Analyst

UDR Consulting Inc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

UDR Consulting Inc. is seeking a Fellow Engineer - Structural Analyst for our project in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site. The role requires advanced structural analysis expertise, including seismic assessment and nuclear facility experience, with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities include directing task teams, developing technical solutions, and coordinating with oversight groups. An advanced degree (PhD preferred) or substantial equivalent experience is required, along

Qualifications

• Advanced civil engineering degree with extensive nuclear/DOE experience.
• Strong design and analysis of NRC/DOE-regulated facilities.
• Experience with finite element analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop solutions for complex structural problems.
• Perform advanced analysis and design of buildings under seismic and extreme loads.
• Prepare technical reports and present results to customers and oversight groups.
• Develop project plans with schedules and budgets.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with standards.

Skills

Seismic analysis

Nuclear facility experience

Engineering leadership

Regulatory compliance

DOE/NRC knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Eng

MS in Civil/Structural Eng

BS in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Fellow Engineer -Structural Engineer opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Fellow Engineer- Structural Analyst

Close Date: 11/16/2026

Job # 1586

DUTIES

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical

fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.

Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated

technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or

oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise

in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.

Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.

Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the

external world.

Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which

can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.

Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules,

budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work

performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.

Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues,

managers and oversight groups.

Prepare reports for external publication.

Additional Duties

• Provide advanced analysis and design of all types of buildings and structures for normal and accident loading conditions. Advanced structural analytical capabilities include dynamic seismic analysis (response spectra and time-history), generation of in-structure seismic response spectra, tornado winds and missile penetration and precipitation (rain, flood, snow).
• Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

Additional Education

• An advanced Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience, a Ph.D. degree and about 10 years' experience, OR A MS degree and 12 years' experience. OR A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience.

Additional Experience Qualifications

• Candidate must demonstrate 8 years of recent experience in design and analysis of NRC or DOE regulated nuclear facilities. Experience with finite element analysis is required.
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS or ABAQUS or similar computer codes.
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards. specifically, IBC, AISC (ASD, LRFD, & N690), ACI (318 & 349) and ASCE (4, 7 & 43).
• The following experience/skills is preferred for this position. -
• Previous SRS experience
• Current Registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience in analysis for structural response to explosion (blast/detonation and deflagration)
• Experience with DOE natural phenomena hazard (NPH), Standard 1020, criteria

Additional Work Requirements

Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: An advanced degree and experience, a Ph.D. degree and about 10 years' experience. OR A MS degree and 12 years' experience. OR A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience.

Experience/Skills: Considered an internal expert in area of expertise. Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations. Can solve complex problems in field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

• UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.