Senior Structural/ Nuclear Engineer
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Currently, we are looking for talented resources for one of our listed clients. If interested please reply to me with your updated resume or feel free to reach out to me for more details at (949) 892-1655
On-Site role
Job Description:
Structural Design:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.
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On-Site role
Job Description:
- Structural/Nuclear Engineer to support analysis, design, and technical delivery for Southern Nuclear projects, including safety-related structures, heavy industrial facilities, and advanced reactor infrastructure.
- The role will work with senior engineers to support design development, analysis execution, documentation, and coordination across disciplines.
- This position benefits from familiarity with nuclear codes, advanced structural analysis, and regulated project environments.
- Work with Southern Nuclear Engineering team in a collaborative effort on So. Nuclear projects.
- Produce and review new and existing design calculations and drawings.
- Create and check calculations for concrete and steel infrastructure components including support of equipment swap-out.
- Create and check project specifications to ensure uniformity between calculations and drawings.
- Multi-task and prioritize multiple project assignments to meet commitment dates.
- Effectively communicate with Supervisor, project team and Plant contacts.
- Develop scope and man-hour estimate for assigned projects.
- Coordinate design activities with other disciplines and 3rd Party Consultants.
- Provide schedule and staffing input for projects when needed.
- Prepare cost estimates and material takeoffs.
- Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Civil or Structural Engineering (PhD preferred for advanced analysis roles).
- 5–12+ years of experience in structural engineering (nuclear, power, or heavy industrial preferred).
- Registered Professional Engineer in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Significant project design experience.
- Significant experience in production of contract documents (drawings and calculations) for nuclear or heavy industrial projects.
- Experience working in regulated or safety-related environments.
Structural Design:
- Reinforced concrete, structural steel, and steel composite systems.
- Foundations, base mats, and heavy equipment support structures.
- Shielding structures and safety-related building components.
- Finite element modeling (linear & nonlinear).
- Thermal and transient loading effects.
- Impact / drop load assessments.
- Good communicator (verbally and written) that builds strong relationships with the project team.
- Detailed knowledge of structural steel design principles and industry methodologies.
- High level of initiative and the ability to effectively plan, organize and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of heavy industrial structures and components.
- Proficiency with structural codes and standards such as ACI 349, ACI 318, ACI 355, AISC 360 Design Manual, AISC N690, ASCE 4, ASCE 7 and IBC.
- Nuclear QA environments (design control, calc packages, traceability).
- Experience using software and computer programs such as STAAD Pro, ANSYS, spMats, Navisworks, AutoCAD, MathCAD, Bluebeam, Excel.
- Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Plant personnel.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct others in the production of design documents (specifications, calculations, and drawings).
- Large majority of the work is in the Birmingham, AL office with occasional travel to the sites.
- When travel is required, it is primarily to sites within the Client Generation Fleet which is in the southeast.
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.
For more relevant job opportunities please visit our website: Denken Solutions Careers