STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER � 1575 - SRS- Aiken, SC

OLH Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OLH Inc. is seeking a Structural Design Engineer in Aiken, SC to lead design and analysis for nuclear or industrial facilities. The role emphasizes applying advanced structural methods, coordinating with multi-discipline teams, and delivering quality, timely results.

Qualifications include a PhD/MS/BS in engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with STAAD and national codes. The position includes 40-hour weeks and variable schedules, with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of design and analysis experience in nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Experience with STAAD and national codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA).
• Engineering leadership and project planning responsibilities evident in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of technical programs and develop quality solutions for complex problems.
• Provide leadership and guidance on tasks to less senior engineers.
• Apply advanced engineering practices and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Skills

STAAD

Nuclear/Industrial design

Structural analysis

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering

PhD in applicable science/engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.

We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER – 1575 - SRS- Aiken, SC
Deadline: 9-23-2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)
Duration: 1 Year with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Option
One (1) Position Available
US Citizenship Required

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems.
• Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
• Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
• Provide design and construction oversight of structural engineering tasks to SRNS.

Structural engineering tasks include:

• Analysis of structural systems for both static and dynamic loads using manual computation and computer programs.
• Design of concrete structures; design of steel, aluminum, stainless steel, timber and composite structures.
• Foundation and anchorage design.
• Structural analysis for impact, overpressure, and other accident conditions.
• Preparation of CSI specifications; and review of vendor documents.
• Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
• Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

WORK HOURS

A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB). Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience.
• A MS with 8+ years of experience.
• A BS with 10+ years of experience or more.

Additional Education

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering.

Experience

• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD.
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and OSHA.
• The following experience/qualifications are required for this position:
• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD.
• Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and OSHA.
• Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is preferred.
• Previous experience working at SRS.
• PE license is preferred.

OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [e-mail] or 706-922-5014.

Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.