Sr. Civil Structural Engineer (26-030926-01

Nuclear Energy Consultants, Inc. has an immediate need for an experienced Sr. Civil Structural Engineer to support long-term contract projects. The role involves contributing to Civil Engineering activities for New Nuclear Plant Projects, including design, analysis, and interface with regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities:

• Civil/Structural engineer with expertise in design, construction and modularization of Nuclear Island structures and components. The candidate must demonstrate strong, working knowledge of static and dynamic analyses, including reinforced concrete design, structural steel design, and composite structure design
• Provide system design deliverables which include: system design specifications, which include performing structural analysis and calculations
• Perform design and analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures in accordance with the following codes: ASME B&PV Section III Division 2, AISC N690 code, and ACI 349 code
• Understand and analyze the effect of thermal stresses in the reactor containment structure and the C/S design of reactor containment
• Develop engineering reports and licensing documentation
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, the NRC and international regulatory authorities on technical issues
• Define hydrodynamic input loads for calculation and dynamic response of containment and resolve over stress con
• Incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents; prepare systems documentation using the designated requirements management tool
• Lead and conduct design analyses, evaluations, and verifications for various BWR structural systems
• Apply engineering knowledge and practical experience to the analysis, investigation, and solution of complex design problems and application issues
• Develop drawings and specifications to assure products can reliably meet all engineering and quality requirements
• Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition
• Perform work tasks in accordance with current regulatory guides and industry standards applicable to the Systems and Equipment and the associated components and their interfaces with other systems
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of equipment packages and engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in energy business (nuclear preferred) or equivalent technical environment
• Minimum of 5 years of direct design, development and deployment experience of power plants for complex, high reliability, and harsh environment or similar facilities in the power, process, and marine industries
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
• Professional Engineer registration in one or more states
• MS of PhD in Civil Engineering
• Provent ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly
• High performing individual with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance
• Process oriented with ability to facilitate continuous performance improvement
• Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
• Experience in the construction of a nuclear power plant
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of ACI, ASCE and AWS codes and standard
• Experience with steel plate composite structures