Structural Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Long/Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a Structural Engineer to support the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This onsite role requires a Civil/Structural background with extensive design and field support experience.

Responsibilities include developing detailed design packages, performing structural analyses, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring construction compliance with design criteria.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Willingness to work in a production environment.
• U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance (DOE Q).
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design packages for structural projects.
• Provide engineering, procurement, and field technical support.
• Lead or participate in multi-discipline project teams.
• Perform site walkdowns and generate design documents and specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and other engineers to ensure design conformity.

Skills

Structural engineering

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

Job description

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Full Time Oak Ridge, TN, US

Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a Structural Engineer to support our clients at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More.At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Where You’ll Work:

The Y12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, TN, plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. Y-12 provides manufacturing, technical, and scientific expertise to produce components, subassemblies, and quality evaluations to sustain a U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce the threat from weapons of mass destruction; supply nuclear material to the Naval Reactors Program; and provide solutions to other emerging national security challenges. Y-12 has developed state-of-the-art capabilities in three core areas: nuclear technology and materials, security and consequence management, and manufacturing and technical services. Y-12 lends its specialized expertise to other federal agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, state and local governments, and private-sector companies. Projects at Y-12 include providing protective equipment to soldiers in combat, training National Guard units for radiological emergencies, and creating machining platforms that improve production and efficiency.

Learn more about Y12 visit: https://www.y12.doe.gov/

Responsibilities:

As a Structural Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality detailed design packages, provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and provide expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant facilities. Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and man-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and design engineering deliverables. Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers. Design engineers will routinely perform walkdowns in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.

This position will require technical expertise and wide applicating of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of Structural Engineering. The Structural Engineer will provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes, and standards. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to building evaluations and modifications, seismic analysis and rehab, oversight of outside engineering firms, steel and concrete design, and machine installations. The structural engineer must be proficient with developing structural drawings (plans, sections and details) for various materials of construction (steel, concrete, cold-formed steel), structural calculations, equipment anchorage, report preparation, drafting (or oversight of drafting), and preparation of construction specifications (generally in the form of general notes on the drawings). Must be familiar with consensus design codes. CAD drafting experience is not required but preferred, along with any 3D modeling experience. Structural modeling experience with STAAD.Pro is also preferred.

The candidate must have the ability to plan, self-perform, and/or direct all engineering design team activities on a project which include but are not limited to: development of detailed project scope, design time-lines, functions and requirements, design basis and criteria, design scheduled and tracking, project engineering budget, calculations, drawing generation, research, design review, inter-discipline design coordination, design approval, design change control, specifications, approval of contractor technical and material submittals and field verification of construction compliance to design.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a ABET accredited school with a minimum of 10 years' experience (with emphasis on Structural Engineering).
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees.
• Must be willing to work in a production environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active professional engineering (PE) license.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday – Thursday 40-hour week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

This position is a fully onsite position at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Schedule is full-time, Monday – Thursday 40-hour week.