Structural Engineer

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At Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United), we are a team of engineers, builders, planners, and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure, for tomorrow. We operate as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company and are seeking a Structural Discipline Engineer to join our team at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in Glen Rose, TX. The successful candidate will serve as the Structural Lead Engineer on plant modification packages, engineering calculations, evaluations, and studies.

• Function as the structural lead engineer, preparing structural design change packages and coordinating an interdisciplinary team of engineers and vendors to complete tasks on schedule and on budget.
• Prepare structural calculations and evaluations for design activities, including piping, cable and small equipment supports, instrument rack design, floor load impacts to concrete, structural evaluations, equipment anchoring evaluations, and seismic response evaluations.
• Interface with plant stakeholders to determine project scope and requirements, supporting construction, implementation, and startup activities.
• Exercise sound judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design data, and coordinate the efforts of the structural group with other disciplines.
• Develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a four‑year accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain a PE in Texas.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with industrial steel and concrete design serving heavy industrial facilities.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access within a nuclear power plant.
• Engineering and design experience in developing structural modification packages.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Five (5) years of experience related to structural modifications and evaluations of commercial nuclear power plants.
• Existing Design Engineer qualifications at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Familiarity with nuclear standards and guidelines.
• NANTeL Certified in the Nuclear Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-01).
• Field experience at an operating nuclear plant.

Due to the nature of work performed, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

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