Senior Nuclear Structural Engineer — Design Leadership

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) retirement program

Health insurance

Job summary

Qualifications include ABET-accredited degrees and FE/PE considerations, plus strong knowledge of structural codes. Travel and unescorted facility access may be required. This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities for professional growth within a global practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program with 7 years mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and FE exam with 7 years structural engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience.
• PE License preferred.
• Experience with nuclear plant structural design and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• Ability to be authorized for unescorted access at a U.S. nuclear facility.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform or lead structural design from concept to design completion.
• Interface with clients to communicate progress and resolve items.
• Manage small project budgets and schedules for technical deliverables.
• Lead development or modification of drawings for project needs.
• Lead design and analysis of structural components for project needs.
• Review structural vendor drawings and data interface with stakeholders.
• Support project scheduling, scope, and change orders.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Ensure QA/QC and safety policy adherence.

Skills

Structural engineering

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Structural Engineering

FE exam completed

Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

ASME NQA-1 knowledge

ACI/AISC/ASCE/IBC codes

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualifications include ABET-accredited degrees and FE/PE considerations, plus strong knowledge of structural codes. Travel and unescorted facility access may be required. This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities for professional growth within a global practice.