[Hiring] Senior Structural Engineer @AtkinsRéalis

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This position is aligned with our Oak Ridge, Tennessee office and offers the opportunity to contribute to complex nuclear and commercial infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate is an experienced structural engineering professional with a strong technical background, demonstrated expertise in structural design and analysis, and a commitment to delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality engineering solutions.

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects.
• Responsible for the overall design and analysis of safety and non-safety related structures for nuclear and commercial projects.
• Regularly interfaces with other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations, and electrical engineering teams) for structural design and layouts having a significant impact on the project.
• Applies extensive knowledge and experience, industry best practices, regulatory guidance, codes and standards, and good engineering judgment to ensure the design is compliant with International regulatory criteria and industry best practices.
• Performs a variety of advanced engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to document compliance with project and code requirements, which may include foundation analyses, structural frame analyses, and one-off FEA model analyses.
• Generates and reviews civil layout plans, foundation details, steelwork details, and architectural feature design, including the design of containment, reactor buildings, and support systems with reinforced concrete, steel, and composite/advanced materials.
• Specializes in the preparation and approval of design documents and plant modifications, including coordination with designers in document development in accordance with approved procedures, processes, and design requirements.
• Specializes in routine development, management, and implementation of engineering analysis, activities, and programs to identify and resolve routine equipment and system problems.
• Familiar with national codes and standards appropriate to the CS&A Engineering discipline.
• Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures, and codes and site design and safety and licensing basis are used in preparation of design media.
• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines.
• Provides guidance to more junior colleagues.
• Performs checking and reviews to ensure accuracy of design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations.
• Works to assigned schedules ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
• Recommends new equipment, concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws, or comply with changes in client requirements, codes, or regulations.
• Supports installation and testing of site systems and components.
• Operates with a high degree of independence with minimal guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering or related technical or engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience to include recent nuclear design project structural engineering experience.
• Experience in nuclear industry preferred.
• PE preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastered the in-depth knowledge and experience required in civil design.
• In-depth knowledge of strength of materials and structural mechanics.
• Able to complete complex technical work with limited supervision.
• Higher-level knowledge and application of skills of fundamental principles and concepts related to civil and structural design.
• Familiarity with industry standards and design codes such as ASME, ACI, ASCE, and AISC.
• Experience in conducting seismic and impact-based dynamic analyses, geotechnical and geophysical engineering.
• Experience in modular design development of SSCs.
• Experience working with designers and manufacturers to develop models and drawings; knowledge of software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Tekla, and Revit.
• Prior nuclear industry experience including interactions with NRC or other regulatory authorities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off and leaves of absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program and voluntary benefits.