Nuclear Civil/Structural Engineer 4 (Structural Design)

Nuclear Energy Consultants, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Energy Consultants, Inc. seeks a Structural Design Engineer with at least 8 years of experience in nuclear or non-nuclear structural design. The role requires proficiency in ANSYS and a strong design background in concrete and steel structures. It's a full-time remote position based in the United States that emphasizes mentorship and collaboration across technical teams. The ideal candidate will possess leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Structural Design Engineer.
• Experience with nuclear/non-nuclear structural design and analysis.
• Strong proficiency in designing and analyzing concrete and steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Design Nuclear Safety-Related and Non-Safety-Related structures.
• Develop and review design reports, methodology documents, and requirements.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Design knowledge of concrete and steel structures

ANSYS

Problem-solving

Oral/written communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer license (P.E.)

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Matlab

Python

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Applies technical knowledge, insight, reasoning, and decision making to perform civil structural design of Nuclear Safety-Related and Non-Safety-Related structures. Candidates should possess a strong design background and be proficient in the design of concrete and steel structures. Candidate shall be capable of leading technical activities and provide effective technical mentorship to less experienced engineer.

NOTE: This posting is for a full‑time, remote position within the United States. Prior US Nuclear experience is required. Expertise with ANSYS is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses structural engineering tools and implements appropriate standards to design Nuclear Safety-Related and Non-Safety-Related structures including post‑processing analytical results and designing structures for various material types (concrete, steel, etc.).
• Interacts with other disciplines and structural engineering consultants in an effort to allow effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should possess or acquire general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Develops and reviews requirements documents, methodology documents, design reports, and studies.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills and routinely interacts with contractors and/or regulatory bodies.
• Lead the oversight of suppliers and review technical information (i.e. drawings, reports, specifications, calculations, etc.) to ensure it aligns with statements of work and requirements documents.
• Provide mentorship to more junior team members. May be asked to take the lead in technical issues as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization and leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

• Education/Certification: A minimum of a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school is required. An advanced degree is preferred. A registered professional engineer license (P.E.) is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of nuclear/non‑nuclear relevant experience as a Structural Design Engineer is required. Additional required experience in the following areas:
• Design and analysis of structures, including concrete and steel, use of design software and finite element method analyses.
• Working with the following codes preferred: ASCE 43, ASCE 4, ACI 349 & 318, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC N690, Steel Construction Manual and Seismic Design Manual.
• Use of ANSYS is required.
• LS-DYNA is preferred.
• Computer programing skills (e.g. Matlab, or Python) is not required, but preferred.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.