Lead Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to spearhead design projects in Oak Ridge, TN. This role involves leading design teams, developing calculations using advanced analysis techniques, and ensuring compliance with seismic design standards. You will collaborate with various disciplines to deliver innovative solutions for complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact on infrastructure that benefits communities across the United States, this opportunity is for you. Join a team that values safety, quality, and professional growth while tackling challenging projects that drive human progress.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Health and Safety initiatives

Opportunities for professional growth

Team atmosphere

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on seismic design.
• PE or SE license required; ability to obtain state license needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and develop calculations and specifications for structures.
• Interface with clients and integrate with other design disciplines.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Seismic Design

Project Management

Finite Element Analysis

Team Leadership

Client Interaction

Quality Control

Education

B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD.pro

Microsoft Office

Revit

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Job description

Our Nuclear Programs and Consulting is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, delivering safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction.

We’re looking for a Lead Structural Engineer to be the Engineer of Record for design projects, leading design teams, developing design calculations using standard and advanced analysis (FEA) techniques, developing drawings, and developing specifications for structures made of steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design. Your work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with some travel. You will be able to focus on tackling the toughest situations with a smile as you support the development of life-changing infrastructure that improves communities all over the United States. If you're up for the task, then we have been looking for you! Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Sole US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance
• B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
• 12+ years of post-education experience
• A PE or SE license is required with the ability to obtain a new state license as required
• Perform Engineer of Record duties as assigned
• Perform design and full documentation of structural systems as assigned
• Lead a team of engineers and designers as assigned
• Interface directly with client counterpart, both virtually and on-site, to develop the best solution for assigned projects
• Integrate with other design disciplines and project functions such as Mechanical, Electrical, Architecture, Contracts, Document Control, Project Controls, Construction, etc.
• Ability to estimate, schedule, and track assigned project for schedule and cost performance
• Knowledge of DOE, NRC, and Nuclear standards including DOE-1020, NRC Regulatory framework, etc.
• Knowledge of DOE CD design process and commercial industry charrette process
• Understand how soil structure interaction and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis interface with structural design of a project
• Expert design knowledge of steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design
• Expert implementing multiple years of national code including IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7
• Ability to follow and implement established quality procedures and ensure that all work accomplished is procedurally compliant
• Experience working within NQA-1
• Expert in the use of finite element software such as STAAD.pro (or equivalent)
• Expert using Microsoft Office software including Teams, Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, etc.
• Expert in the use of MathCAD (or equivalent)
• Reside within a commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competent using Revit, AutoCAD, or MicroStation software
• Field experience as Resident Engineer, Field Engineer or Quality Control Engineer
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• DOE Q clearance
• DOE experience
• Experience conducting commercial grade dedications for NQA-1 programs
• NCEES Record

Essential Functions:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for the same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Additional Information:

We help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here.

• Travel required – As needed
• Attendance: Ability to work in the Oak Ridge office is required
• OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check.