Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

ENERCON; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON, based in Kennesaw, GA, is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join their Nuclear Chief Group. The successful candidate will be involved in seismic and structural engineering support for nuclear facilities, engaging in innovative designs and calculations.

This role requires 7 years of experience in advanced structural analysis and knowledge of seismic engineering fundamentals. The salary range is competitive, between $120,000 and $180,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7 years of post-graduate experience with advanced structural analysis and design.
• Experience in the nuclear industry and with design of concrete/steel structures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide seismic/structural engineering support and ensure project success.
• Develop innovative design studies and create accurate engineering estimates.
• Perform finite element models and seismic analysis.

Skills

Advanced structural analysis

Seismic engineering fundamentals

Experience with ANSYS

Concrete and steel structure design

Strong communication skills

Education

Master of Science or Master of Engineering in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

GTSTRUDL

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Overview

Become a part of ENERCON as a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in the Nuclear Chief Group. We are committed to investing in our employees by providing training and resources for growth and career advancement. Whether you aim to become a technical expert, people leader, project manager, or business development leader, we support your journey. We encourage you to explore our exciting opportunity and become part of our innovative and impactful team. This exciting role can be located in the following locations:

• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
• Fort Worth, TX
• Remote will be considered for candidates that are senior or above

Responsibilities

Our engineers have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, coordinate with diverse engineering teams and ensure project success. In this role, you will provide seismic/structural engineering support for advanced structural analysis and design, and seismic qualification of structures, systems, and components (SSCs) of nuclear facilities. A typical day may include developing design studies, preparing engineering calculations and analysis, attending project meetings, performing a walkdown or mentoring junior employees. We help you apply your skills to exciting and important projects.

• Project Success & Leadership: Develop innovative design studies, define project scopes, and create accurate engineering estimates to drive project excellence. Foster a positive, goal-oriented environment with your motivational leadership style, empowering teams to achieve success. Participate in project meetings to discuss technical and project issues (e.g., design, scope, schedule, and budget)
• Innovative Design & Analysis: Bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to solve complex technical challenges and push projects forward. Develop finite element models and perform seismic analysis such as Modal Analysis, Response Spectrum Analysis, Time History Analysis, and Equivalent Static Load Analysis. Perform Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis to generate in-structure response spectra (ISRS) and to extract displacements, forces, and moments at various structural elements. Design and analyze concrete and steel structural elements located within a nuclear facility such as equipment foundation pads, large liquid storage tanks, equipment and pipe/conduit supports
• Precision Calculations & Quality Assurance: Execute essential civil/structural and seismic calculations that form the foundation of successful designs and installations. Perform design verification and peer reviews of engineering evaluations, designs and documentation produced by others. Prepare high quality, error-free engineering deliverables and reports according to industry codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines and in accordance with client and ENERCON Quality Assurance (QA) Programs
• Industry Expertise & Mentoring: Maintain up to date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, regulations, and design and analysis techniques suitable to the nuclear industry. Provide guidance, instruction and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Client & Proposal Support: Support proposal development including defining the technical scope, estimating the required level of engineering hours, and other project related costs. Travel to plant sites to interface with client personnel, and to perform walk downs of plant structures, systems, and components related to the project work scope

Qualifications

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent work and training in a related role
• 7 years of post-graduate experience with advanced structural analysis and design
• Experience with ANSYS
• Experience in the nuclear industry
• Experience in the design and analysis of concrete and steel structures, preferably at nuclear power plants
• Thorough understanding of seismic engineering fundamentals and applications
• Familiarity with major structural and mechanical systems, their seismic design basis, and the impact of seismic response on their safety functions
• Experience in civil and structural analysis and design software such as ANSYS, GTSTRUDL, SAP2000, and STAAD.Pro
• Knowledge of codes, standards, regulations, guidelines such as ASCE 7, ASCE 43, ACI 318, ACI 349, AISC
• Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access at nuclear sites
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide technical guidance to support staff
• Ability and willingness to apply established technical knowledge to less familiar applications
• Flexibility to respond and adapt to client and project needs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
• Ability to travel between 15-25% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

Compensation Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Additional Information

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Legal & Hiring

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.