Nuclear Senior Architect 1

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 119,500 - 222,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking an Architectural Area Lead to oversee project execution across multiple phases, applying advanced architectural techniques. The role emphasizes cost‑effective solutions, rigorous code compliance, and cross‑discipline collaboration on complex industrial projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Architecture, strong AutoCAD/REVIT skills, and demonstrated experience with 3D modeling and life-safety codes. Nuclear project familiarity and clearances are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT required.
• Advanced 3D software modeling experience required.
• Experience with building and life safety codes (IBC, IECC, NFPA, ADAAG, OSHA).
• Experience reviewing design drawings and vendor documents.

Responsibilities

• Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures on projects.
• Develop cost‑competitive execution techniques and the most cost‑effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work.
• Develop and review project Scope of Services and Scope of Facilities for all phases.
• Develop estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts.
• Establish, track, and monitor material quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and clients.

Skills

3D modeling

Building codes

Review drawings

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

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 direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. 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 Architectural Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or performs complex architectural assignments, evaluates, selects and applies advanced architectural techniques to a broad set of complex assignments.

• Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects
• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques and develop the most cost‑effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
• Develop estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT is required
• Advanced 3D software modeling experience is required
• Demonstrated experience utilizing building and life safety codes, such as IBC, IECC, NFPA, ADAAG, OSHA
• Demonstrated experience utilizing materials and details used in commercial and industrial building designs
• Experience working collaboratively with other disciplines and clients
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others, including vendor documents, construction shop drawings and manufacturer drawings and data sheets

Other Job Requirements

• US Citizen or Green Card holder with current or past clearance to work on nuclear projects
• Documented Experience with past nuclear power projects
• Familiar with Safety & Radiation requirements and working with health physicists
• Experience with radiation and access control requirements
• Knowledge of Louver designs for nuclear reactors and nuclear plant buildings and plant security system requirements
• Experience with Door designs for nuclear reactors and nuclear plant buildings and plant security system requirements
• Familiar with US NRC requirements
• Experience with design of control room CAS (Central Alarm Station) and SAS (Secondary Alarm Station) facilities including bullet resistant requirements
• Familiar with Nuclear coating systems and contamination systems
• Experience with design of penetration seals
• Experience with roofing systems for nuclear radiation
• Experience with Fireproofing of nuclear related structures
• Familiar with Preliminary Safety Analysis Reports (PSAR), Environmental Reports and Final Safety Analysis Reports (FSAR)
• Experience with special nuclear paints and coatings
• Familiar with surveillance cameras and systems. PTZ and static and their integration into nuclear building designs
• Familiar with ALARA safety programs
• Able to prepare Radiation Zoning drawings
• Familiar with Barrier design for varying nuclear conditions
• Experience with design of seismic ceilings in the main control room and other seismic impacts for nuclear facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials, means and methods of construction
• Effort‑hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set‑up, developing control‑level schedules, progress reporting, and project close‑out
• Practical field experience
• Professional architectural registration
• Membership and active participation in external technical society
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
• Ability to use discipline specific software may be required

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.

Market Rate Statement

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid‑point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00

Equity and Diversity 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.

Eligibility

To be considered candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.