Structural Design Engineer (SE) - Los Angeles

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter in Los Angeles is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to execute a greenfield enrichment facility from concept to commissioning. You will design, analyze, and ensure regulatory compliance for safety and performance, collaborating with mechanical, civil, electrical, and architectural teams.

The role requires PE and SE licenses, 8+ years, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam. You will manage multiple projects, lead design reviews, and provide field support during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or similar discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• PE license is required.
• SE license is required.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, steel structures, and seismic analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis including establishing criteria and performing calculations.
• Ensure compliance with NRC, ASME, ANSI, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, architectural, electrical, and chemical engineers to design safe and performant structures.
• Prepare and review code-compliant designs up to permit level; create drawings (Revit/AutoCAD) and generate calculations and reports.
• Review and approve work by junior engineers, BIM specialists, and contractors; serve as Engineer of Record as needed.
• Provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning; respond to RFIs and site inspections to resolve issues.
• Contribute to concept development, feasibility studies, and scope definition for structural solutions.

Skills

Seismic analysis

Reinforced concrete

Structural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors.

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing a state-of-the-art enrichment facility from concept through commissioning. You will design, analyze, and ensure designs meet regulatory requirements for safety, performance, and compliance. You will have the opportunity to work on a greenfield project collaborating with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, architects, and both internal and external partners to develop detailed structural designs and specifications. You will wear multiple hats and supporting your design work through vendor activity and constructions administration. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems at scale, manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and bring modern enrichment facilities online.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis including establishing structural design criteria, performing detailed calculations, and analyzing systems.
• Ensure compliance with NRC, ASME, ANSI, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, architectural, electrical, and chemical engineers to design and integrate safe and performant structural solutions.
• Prepare and review code-compliant designs up to permit level, create comprehensive drawing sets (Revit/AutoCAD), and produce calculations, specifications, and technical reports for design validation.
• Review and approve work by junior engineers, BIM specialists, and contractors; serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) as needed, ensuring adherence to internal and regulatory quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs, city plan checks, submittals, and on-site inspections to resolve design issues.
• Contribute to project concept development, feasibility studies, and scope definition, delivering structural solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or similar discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license is required.
• Experience working with reinforced concrete, steel structures, and seismic analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions.
• Experience on large scale, mission critical construction projects.
• Experience with construction and cost estimating processes.
• Construction administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals.
• Experience with local/state code compliance.
• Knowledge of the California Building Code, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, NDS, AISC, and TMS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $170,000–$230,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.