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Structural Engineer; Nuclear​/Power Industry

Job in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35275, USA
Listing for: The Planet Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Structural Engineer (Nuclear/Power Industry experience need)

Job Title :
Structural Engineer (Nuclear/Power Industry experience need)

Job Description :

Structural/Nuclear Engineer to support analysis, design, and technical delivery for Nuclear projects, including safety-related structures, heavy industrial facilities, and advanced reactor infrastructure.

The role will work with senior engineers to support design development, analysis execution, documentation, and coordination across disciplines.

This position benefits from familiarity with nuclear codes, advanced structural analysis, and regulated project environments.

JOB DUTIES:

Work with Nuclear Engineering team in a collaborative effort on So. Nuclear projects

  • Produce and review new and existing design calculations and drawings
  • Create and check calculations for concrete and steel infrastructure components including support of equipment swap-out
  • Create and check project specifications to ensure uniformity between calculations and drawings
  • Multi-task and prioritize multiple project assignments to meet commitment dates
  • Effectively communicate with Supervisor, project team and Plant contacts
  • Develop scope and man-hour estimate for assigned projects
  • Coordinate design activities with other disciplines and 3rd Party Consultants
  • Provide schedule and staffing input for projects when needed
  • Prepare cost estimates and material takeoffs
EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Civil or Structural Engineering (PhD preferred for advanced analysis roles)
  • 5–12+ years of experience in structural engineering (nuclear, power, or heavy industrial preferred)
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Significant experience in production of contract documents (drawings and calculations) for nuclear or heavy industrial projects
  • Experience working in regulated or safety-related environments
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Structural Design
  • Reinforced concrete, structural steel, and steel composite systems
  • Foundations, base mats, and heavy equipment support structures
  • Shielding structures and safety-related building components
Analysis
  • Thermal and transient loading effects
  • Impact / drop load assessments
  • Good communicator (verbally and written) that builds strong relationships with the project team
  • Detailed knowledge of structural steel design principles and industry methodologies
  • High level of initiative and the ability to effectively plan, organize and execute multiple projects simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of heavy industrial structures and components
Codes:

Proficiency with structural codes and standards such as ACI 349, ACI 318, ACI 355, AISC 360 Design Manual, AISC N690, ASCE 4, ASCE 7 and IBC.

  • Nuclear QA environments (design control, calc packages, traceability0
Software
  • Experience using software and computer programs such as STAAD Pro, ANSYS, SP Mats, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Math CAD, Bluebeam, Excel.
Soft Skills:

Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Plant personnel.

  • Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct others in the production of design documents (specifications, calculations, and drawings).
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