Structural Analysis Engineer (Nuclear Power)

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Corvallis (OR); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A national staffing firm is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to support a nuclear power organization. This fully remote role requires ANSYS expertise and offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 – $130,000. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural analysis within the nuclear or heavy industry sectors. Responsibilities include conducting structural analyses and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Mandatory ANSYS experience; candidates without it will not be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in nuclear, heavy industry, or oil & gas.
• Working knowledge of relevant design codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform linear and nonlinear structural analyses using ANSYS.
• Conduct analysis and design of concrete, steel, and foundation systems.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical problems.

Skills

ANSYS expertise

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Concrete and steel structural analysis

Coding in Python or Matlab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

SASSI

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, recruiting for Structural Analysis Engineers to support a cutting-edge nuclear power organization focused on advanced small modular reactor (SMR) technology. These direct hire roles offer the ability to work fully remote with an estimated 5‑10% travel throughout the United States.

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer – Remote (Contiguous U.S.)

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000/year

Type: Full-Time

Position Summary We are seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer with mandatory ANSYS expertise and experience in heavy industry, oil & gas, or large-scale concrete structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background in structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, finite element analysis, and nuclear reactor planning. Candidates with only telecommunications experience will not be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time structural analysis/design experience in nuclear, heavy industry, or oil & gas.
• Mandatory ANSYS experience – candidates without ANSYS will not be considered.
• Proven experience with concrete and steel structural analysis in industrial or nuclear applications.
• Familiarity with reactor planning and nuclear facility design principles.
• Working knowledge of design codes: ASCE 43, ASCE 4, ACI 349 & 318, ASCE 7, IBC, AISC N690, Steel Construction Manual, Seismic Design Manual.
• Experience with SAP2000 and SASSI preferred.
• PE license strongly preferred.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
• No telecommunications-only background.
• Adherence to safety culture and quality assurance standards (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform linear and nonlinear structural analyses of Nuclear Safety-Related and Non-Safety-Related structures using ANSYS.
• Conduct analysis and design of concrete, steel, and foundation systems for nuclear reactors.
• Support reactor planning and structural evaluation studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to resolve technical problems.
• Develop requirements documents, design specifications, reports, and technical studies.
• Facilitate stakeholder consensus and ensure project objectives are met.
• Interact with contractors and regulatory bodies as required.
• Programming experience in Python or Matlab.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary: $110,000 – $130,000/year depending on experience.
• Work remotely from anywhere in the contiguous U.S.
• Contribute to high-impact nuclear and heavy industry projects.
• Collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.