Senior Structural Design Engineer – Nuclear (Remote)

Kiewit Corporation; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead the analysis and design of complex concrete and steel structures across North America. You will guide projects from early design through construction, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of codes, advanced FE methods, and the ability to deliver within budgets.

Qualifications

• PE registration in at least one U.S. state is required.
• 10–15 years of structural design experience in nuclear, conventional power, industrial, or similar environments.
• 3–5 years of nuclear industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics of materials, structural behavior, and finite element methods.
• Experience with ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD.Pro, LS-DYNA, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with NA structural design codes (IBC, ASCE 7/4, ACI 318/349, AISC 360/N690) and NRC/DOE requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to work across teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of leading junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, foundations, and equipment supports.
• Provide technical direction to teams and mentor engineers.
• Perform advanced static and dynamic structural analyses using listed software.
• Develop design criteria, calculations, specs, quantities, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, QA requirements, and regulatory rules.
• Support project activities from FEED through construction and change management.
• Interface with designers, review drawings, and coordinate multidisciplinary reviews.
• Deliver work within budgets and schedules.

Skills

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS APDL

SAP2000

GT STRUDL

STAAD.Pro

LS-DYNA

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead the analysis and design of complex concrete and steel structures across North America. You will guide projects from early design through construction, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of codes, advanced FE methods, and the ability to deliver within budgets.