Lead Structural Engineer

Overview

Our Nuclear Programs and Consulting is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy. We deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction.

We’re looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to serve as Engineer of Record for design projects. The role will lead design teams, develop design calculations using standard and advanced analysis (FEA) techniques, create drawings, and draft specifications for structures made of steel, concrete, and masonry with a focus on seismic design. Work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with some travel.

This position offers the opportunity to tackle challenging projects and contribute to life‑changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States.

• Sole U.S. citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance
• B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
• 10+ years of post‑education experience
• A PE or SE license required with ability to obtain a new state license as required
• Perform Engineer of Record duties as assigned
• Perform design and full documentation of structural systems as assigned
• Interface directly with client counterpart, both virtually and on‑site, to develop best solutions for assigned projects
• Integrate with other design disciplines and project functions such as Mechanical, Electrical, Architecture, Contracts, Document Control, Project Controls, Construction, etc.
• Ability to estimate, schedule, and track assigned project for schedule and cost performance
• Knowledge of DOE, NRC, and Nuclear standards, including DOE‑1020, NRC Regulatory framework, etc.
• Knowledge of DOE CD design process and commercial industry charrette process
• Understanding of soil‑structure interaction and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis in structural design
• Expert design knowledge of steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design
• Expertise in implementing national codes including IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7
• Ability to follow and implement established quality procedures and ensure all work is procedurally compliant
• Experience working within NQA‑1
• Expert in finite element software such as STAAD.pro (or equivalent)
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Expert in MathCAD (or equivalent)
• Reside within a commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office

• Competent using Revit, AutoCAD, or Micro Station software
• Field experience as Resident Engineer, Field Engineer, or Quality Control Engineer
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• DOE Q clearance
• DOE experience
• Experience conducting commercial‑grade dedications for NQA‑1 programs
• NCEES Record

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, and below the shoulder for same.

No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equipment and Machines:
Standard office PC, with software will be provided.

Travel required — as needed.

Attendance:
Ability to work in the Oak Ridge office is required.

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Valid driver's license required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must demonstrate professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
• Must take and pass a pre‑employment drug and background check