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Structural/Nuclear Engineer
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Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35275, USA
Listed on 2026-03-12
Listing for:
Denken Solutions, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Structural/Nuclear Engineer to support analysis, design, and technical delivery for Client Nuclear projects, including safety-related structures, heavy industrial facilities, and advanced reactor infrastructure.
- The position is within the Civil/Structural department within the Technical Shared Services organization at the Energy Center located in Birmingham, AL.
- The successful candidate will work with senior engineers to support design development, analysis execution, documentation, and coordination across disciplines.
- This position benefits from familiarity with nuclear codes, policies, processes, and procedures, along with advanced structural analysis and regulated project environments.
- Work with various Technical Shared Services team members in supporting Southern Nuclear projects.
- Perform, prepare, and design-verify engineering calculations, Engineering Change packages, technical specifications, and owner’s acceptance reviews.
- Apply nuclear processes and documentation, including Corrective Action Program, Standard Design Process (SDP), RFI’s, ITAAC (Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria).
- 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 the 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).
- 7–12+ years of experience in structural engineering (nuclear, power, or heavy industrial, pulp and paper, etc., preferred).
- Registered Professional Engineer in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Significant experience in the 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.
- Working knowledge of nuclear processes and documentation, including Corrective Action Program, Standard Design Process (SDP), RFI’s, ITAAC (Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria), etc.
- 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, and 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).
- Leadership skills to lead and direct work of others.
- 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.
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