Work Location:  Locations in and around Richland, WA

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: 4 x 10 schedule working 10 hour days 6am-4:30 pm

The Structural Engineer will oversee the Architect/Engineer detailed design activities providing discipline specific guidance and design review oversight throughout the detailed design, fabrication, testing, and construction phases of the project. This will require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out engineering / project tasks. The position will require problem solving and exercise of judgment as required to develop preliminary and engineering alternatives.

Responsibilities:

• Function as group Structural Design Authority as part of a multi-discipline Design Authority team assisting Engineering line management and Project management with development of technical work plans and design execution.

• Provide discipline design and technical reviews of new designs developed by the Architect/Engineer, and other technical documents as required by procedures and as requested.

• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary and final design engineering contract documents (Plans, Specifications & Estimates) for new and existing structures.

• Perform structural analysis and calculations.

• Prepare technical reports, quantities, and cost estimate.

• Review designs, plans, and construction drawings.

• Provide construction support through field inspections and investigations.

• Apply working knowledge of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and other structural codes, manuals, and standards to engineering design.

• Coordinate work with other engineering and technical disciplines leads and be adept in working with various clients and their representatives.

• Maintain technical competence and stay current with tools, methodologies, and standards relevant to their respective discipline

• Support operations and project delivery in the identification of appropriate discipline specific design input and engineering processes, procedures, and standards to be used for the delivery of engineering work.

• Attend project meetings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Civil/Structural engineering.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Currently certified as Registered Professional Engineer (PE), ideally in State of Washington.

• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in applicable DOE orders, codes, and standards with emphasis on IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and related structural codes and standards.

• Experience in design of Safety Significant nuclear facilities.

• Experienced in the application of structural analysis software, i.e., ANSYS, STAAD, etc.

• Knowledge of both design and construction of nuclear facilities.

• Experience with the development of nuclear safety basis documentation.