Senior Structural Engineer, Power and Industrial

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Power and Industrial Engineering team in Bothell, WA or Exton, PA, with consideration for nearby U.S. locations.

You will lead design of power generation facilities, ensuring code compliance and quality, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones. The role emphasizes structural analysis, documentation, site reviews, and collaboration with procurement, drafting, and project management to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, focused on power generation.
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, OSHA codes and standards.
• Proficiency with structural analysis/design tools: RISA, STAAD, SAP2000.
• Experience with dynamic analysis and seismic response preferred.
• Familiarity with SmartPlant 3D, Revit, Tekla, AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and own deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute civil/structural design for power facilities (concrete/steel, foundations, site development).
• Deliver designs conforming to codes, standards, and AtkinsRéalis policies.
• Coordinate design activities to meet project schedules.
• Support site visits, project estimating, and meetings.
• Produce accurate, high-quality designs aligned with specs.
• Review internal/external designs for code compliance and constructability.
• Prepare project specifications for procurement and installation.
• Address site queries and conduct inspections as needed.
• Maintain design/construction documentation and as-built records.

Skills

P.E. license

Code compliance

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA

STAAD

SAP2000

SmartPlant 3D

Revit

Tekla

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Power and Industrial Engineering team in Bothell, WA or Exton, PA, with consideration for other U.S. locations near an AtkinsRéalis office.

In this role, you will lead and contribute to the design and delivery of complex power generation and industrial infrastructure projects, applying your technical expertise to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality outcomes.

Your role

• Lead and execute civil and structural design for power generation facilities, including: concrete and structural steel support structures, foundations (including combustion and steam turbine dynamic analysis), site development, control buildings, and ancillary structures

• Deliver designs in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and AtkinsRéalis policies, including safety, environmental, QA/QC, and quality standards

• Coordinate design activities to support project schedules and successful delivery

• Support site visits, project estimating, and participation in project meetings

• Produce accurate, high‑quality designs aligned with industry standards and project specifications

• Review internal and external designs for code compliance, constructability, and best practices

• Prepare project specifications for material and equipment procurement and installation

• Address site queries, participate in construction meetings, and conduct site inspections as needed

• Maintain comprehensive design and construction documentation, including as‑built records and closeout packages

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain commitments to project deliverables

• Build strong working relationships with internal teams (Procurement, Drafting, Project Management) and external stakeholders (clients, contractors, suppliers)

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline)

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on power generation (preferably thermal)

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required

• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, OSHA)

• Proficiency with structural analysis and design tools (e.g., RISA, STAAD, SAP2000)

• Experience with dynamic analysis and seismic response preferred

• Familiarity with design and modeling tools such as SmartPlant 3D, Revit, Tekla, , AutoCAD preferred

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical documentation skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking ownership of deliverables

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's' infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $130,000 - $170,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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