Civil/Structural Engineer
On-siteSalt Lake City, Utah, United States or Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Apply structural engineering first principles to analyze and solve complex problems across power generation facilities, with a special focus on nuclear power. Perform structural analysis, design, and evaluation of buildings, foundations, industrial support structures, vessels, and piping, while conducting root cause analysis of structural failures and developing remediation solutions. Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, and technical reports, and develop innovative approaches to non-routine structural engineering challenges. Participate in project planning, execution, and delivery from initiation through closeout, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Occasionally coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and serve as the primary client interface for technical and project-related communications. Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues requiring senior management attention. Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, and participate in proposal development and technical scope definition. This role requires a US Person for export control compliance and involves 10-20% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field
- Four (4) years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience
- Fundamental of Engineering (FE) and/or Professional Engineer's license
- Structural design/analysis of buildings, foundations, or non-building industrial structures (e.g., pipe racks)
- Application of codes and structural design standards (AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, etc.)
- Use of structural analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, SAP2000, ETABS, RISA, STAAD.Pro, or similar)
- Preparation and/or review of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Management or significant contribution to technical projects (e.g., responsible engineer)
- Developing technical solutions to challenging structural engineering problems
- Aptitude and desire to work outside of your engineering discipline(s) and quickly learn new concepts
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work to meet commitments
- Strong analytical skills with fundamental understanding of the underlying first principles of engineering
- Ability to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management
- Solution oriented with a goal of enabling our client's success
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Persistent, questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in others
- US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
- 10-20% travel as required by project assignments, including client sites, test facilities, regulatory meetings, and visits between MPR offices
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in applying their knowledge and skills primarily to challenges in the power generation sector, with a special focus on nuclear power
- Interest in contributing to mechanical/structural projects, such as vessels and piping
- Non-building and/or mechanical projects
- Soil mechanics and/or structural dynamics
- Nuclear power plant system/design engineering
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