Principal Structural Design Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Healthcare (medical and dental)

401K plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a Principal Structural Design Engineer to support Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on leading design and oversight of structural projects at a nuclear/industrial facility.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of STAAD and national codes, and be eligible for appropriate security clearances. Onsite work is required with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Working knowledge of STAAD.
• Knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and OSHA.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract security requirements.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation for DOE Q clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and construction oversight of structural engineering tasks for SRNS.
• Analyze structural systems for static and dynamic loads using manual and computer methods.
• Design concrete, steel, aluminum, stainless steel, timber and composite structures.
• Perform foundation and anchorage design.
• Prepare CSI specifications and review vendor documents.

Skills

Nuclear/industrial design

STAAD

Code standards IBC/AISC/ACI

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Principal Structural Design Engineer

Primary Location: US-SC-Aiken

ID: 2026-4883

Category: Structural Engineering

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 35 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Principal Structural Design Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide design and construction oversight of structural engineering tasks to SRNS.


• Structural engineering tasks include:
  
  
  
  • Analysis of structural systems for both static and dynamic loads using manual computation and computer programs
  
  
  • Design of concrete structures; design of steel, aluminum, stainless steel, timber and composite structures
  
  
  • Foundation and anchorage design
  
  
  • Structural analysis for impact, overpressure, and other accident conditions
  
  
  • Preparation of CSI specifications; and review of vendor documents
  
  
  • Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
  
  
  • Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.
  
  
  
  

Education and Licensure

BS Degree in Civil Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.


• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD.


• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and OSHA.


• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.


• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.


• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.


• Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is preferred.


• Previous experience working at SRS.


• Preferred PE license.


• Duration of the Contract: 1 year, (2) 1 year option periods


• Mon-Thurs 6:45a - 5:15p


• Projects Supported: General Design Engineering business.


• Onsite or Remote? Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

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