Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$84,762–$129,498 year
On-siteRichmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design on a wide range of projects for various clients. Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications and reports, and support designers with drawing development. Perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using state-of-the-art computer tools. Mentor others in the development of engineering deliverables and travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification. Lead teams in leveraging automation and AI to improve workflows and reduce rework while overseeing engineers who program or script to automate engineering tasks.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Five or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of 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
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position
Desired Qualifications
- MSCE degree
- Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
- On-site construction support experience
- PE or SE license
- 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
- 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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