Structural Engineer - Nuclear

MLS Technologies

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • At least 5 years of relevant structural design experience, with 2 years in the nuclear sector.
  • Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power facility.
  • Duke Energy Nuclear experience is preferred.
  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering is advantageous.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in the US is highly regarded.
  • Experience with pipe stress software like AutoPIPE and structural analysis software such as STAAD.

Responsibilities

  • Design and modify steel and concrete structures for nuclear facilities.
  • Prepare civil/structural calculations to support various design tasks.
  • Develop material and work-hour estimates to enhance project planning.
  • Create and maintain engineering and design schedules.
  • Use engineering judgment to assess complex problems and verify work accuracy.
  • Interface with stakeholders to clarify project scope and requirements.
  • Support construction and startup activities as needed.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (Tuesday through Thursday in office).
  • Opportunity to work within a team of experienced engineers in the nuclear power sector.
  • Engagement with significant infrastructure projects in a regulated industry.
Full Job Description
Seeking a Fulltime Structural Engineer to join our team in our Charlotte, NC office. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team of engineers and designers supporting plant modification packages, evaluations, and studies for the nuclear power industry.

***** THIS WILL BE A HYBRID OPPORTUNITY, WORKING TUESDAY THRU THURSDAY IN THE OFFICE*****
• Include design and modification of steel and concrete structures for the nuclear power industry.
• Capable of preparing civil/structural calculations and evaluations in support of various design activities including, but not limited to the design of piping, cables and small equipment supports, instrument rack design, floor load impacts to concrete structures, equipment anchoring, and seismic response evaluations.
• Able to develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria.
• Interface with plant stakeholders to determine project scope/requirements, support construction/implementation and start up activities as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Bondable
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (2 years nuclear) in structural design.
• The ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.

Preferred
• Duke Energy Nuclear experience
• Master of Science Degree in civil/structural engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in US
• Experience with pipe stress software (AutoPIPE or equivalent)
• Experience with structural analysis software (STAAD or equivalent)
• Experience with Traveling Screens

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