Senior Structural Design Engineer - Nuclear

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Training and development courses

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer to develop and review estimates, schedules, and material forecasts for complex projects. The role involves procurement, permitting, and subcontracting, with rigorous design criteria development and problem-solving across engineering disciplines.

The candidate should have a four-year engineering degree with extensive experience, familiarity with structural analysis, and proficiency in industry tools like ANSYS and SAP2000.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year engineering degree with 10 years' relevant experience.
• Professional registration or certification as required for the role.
• Ability to learn and apply local, state/provincial, and federal/national standards.
• Experience with structural analysis and design for nuclear facilities (NQA-1 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and review estimates and schedules, including workforce forecasts.
• Establish, track, and monitor material quantities and provide forecasts.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Participate in procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and specify equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Mentoring/training

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional engineer certification (PE)

Tools

ANSYS

SAP2000

Mathcad

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,

Job Description

• Develop and review 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
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of complex to difficult engineering complexity
• Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• 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
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Experience in performing structural analysis and design for nuclear facilities, including AISC N690 and ACI 349
• Experience with Steel‑Concrete Composite (SCC) design
• Experience in the evaluation and design of structures for missile barrier and aircraft impact requirements
• Experience in structural seismic qualification calculations and seismic analysis per ASCE/SEI 4 and ASCE/SEI 43
• Familiarity with ASME Section III design
• Understanding of ASME NQA-1 standards for nuclear quality assurance and ability to implement and maintain quality assurance programs in compliance with ASME NQA-1 requirements
• Familiarity with US NRC regulatory requirements and standards
• Experience with ANSYS, SAP2000
• Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures, including in Mathcad
• Analyzing complex reinforced concrete and steel structures
• Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations
• Finite Element Modeling (FEM) and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Benefits Statement

• 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
• 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.

Notice to Candidates

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range

$119,500.00 - $222,500.00