Nuclear Civil/Structural Engineer - Hybrid & Field-Driven

Mesa Brand; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our nuclear services team and contribute to the design, analysis, and construction of nuclear facilities.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the engineering and design processes for commercial nuclear power generation. Mesa's strategic growth strategy for our commercial nuclear division is to create a ready service pool of available staff to support proposals and projects in nuclear generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university (required) – structural engineering emphasis (highly preferred)
• Master of Science or other advanced degree in engineering (preferred)
• PE registration (highly preferred) – or ability to obtain PE License within one year of employment (required)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design (required) and 2 years’ experience in design of modifications in nuclear (DOE or commercial) plants(preferred)
• Experience working with multiple operating nuclear clients and vendors (preferred)
• On-site and past unescorted access (highly preferred) or ability to obtain unescorted access at an operating or construction nuclear plant (required)
• Experience with Industry Standard Design Procedure IP-ENG-001 (required)
• Strong knowledge of civil design codes (AISC, ASTM, ACI)
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Additional software skills including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Vault, Risa, ANSYS (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare scoping documents and proposals to determine extent of modifications required, preparing cost estimates for engineering/design activities for Civil
• Report to an assigned engineering supervisor on multi-discipline proposals and projects and act as a Responsible Engineer for Civil projects when required
• Conduct field walkdowns to determine existing configuration of plant structures, systems, and components
• Perform a broad range of Civil design activities to support development of design change documentation
• Be responsible for working with other engineers and designers to prepare design change packages for modifications at operating nuclear plants and other associated nuclear facilities
• Be proficient in preparation of engineering change packages (EC’s), Engineering calculations, reports, review and check structural drawings
• Follow a strict adherence to civil codes and standards

Skills

Civil design codes

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Vault

Risa

ANSYS

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Unescorted access

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Vault

Risa

ANSYS

Bluebeam

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our nuclear services team and contribute to the design, analysis, and construction of nuclear facilities.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the engineering and design processes for commercial nuclear power generation. Mesa's strategic growth strategy for our commercial nuclear division is to create a ready service pool of available staff to support proposals and projects in nuclear generation.