Principal Structural Design Engineer – Nuclear Lead

ENERCON; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to join our Nuclear Design Group in the United States. The role involves analyzing, designing, and evaluating critical civil structures, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and compliance, and supporting project delivery.

The career path offers mid-level to principal opportunities, with travel to client sites and field walkdowns. A strong emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and technical excellence is expected for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civiland/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimumof3 years of experience with design of structuralsystems including concrete and steel
• Must have experience in power generation, nuclear power or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work seamlessly with professionals from various engineering fields, ensuring smooth coordination and integration of designs
• Lead Design Initiatives: Develop innovative design studies, craft comprehensive project scopes, and produce accurate engineering estimates
• Innovate Solutions: Tackle complex technical challenges with fresh ideas and creative problem-solving strategies
• Engage in Field Operations: Embrace opportunities to travel, participate in site walkdowns, oversee field installations, and support system start-ups
• Inspire Teams: Lead by example, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals with a positive, results-driven attitude and effective leadership

Skills

Structural design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Technical report writing

Word and Excel

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to join our Nuclear Design Group in the United States. The role involves analyzing, designing, and evaluating critical civil structures, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and compliance, and supporting project delivery.

The career path offers mid-level to principal opportunities, with travel to client sites and field walkdowns. A strong emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and technical excellence is expected for this role.