Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$118,023–$180,313 year
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using state-of-the-art computer tools. Guide a team of engineers by directing the preparation and review of design calculations, specifications, reports, and deliverables while supervising drawing development. Interface with clients and cross-disciplinary engineers to manage a variety of projects, including travel to vendor offices and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification. Mentor others in developing quality engineering deliverables and lead teams in applying modern tools and automation to improve workflows and reduce rework.
Required Qualifications
- BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Ten or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
- Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
Desired Qualifications
- MSCE degree
- On-site construction support experience
- PE or SE license
- We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows
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