Structural Engineer - Seismic Specialist at Amentum Oak Ridge, TN
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer - Seismic Specialist job Ridge, TN. Our Nuclear Projects and Consulting group is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, delivering safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, engineering, and construction. We are looking to add a Structural Engineer - Seismic Specialist to our growing engineering team in our Oak Ridge office.
As a Structural Engineer, you will oversee contractor's daily work activity for concrete, steel, and foundations on site for the Department of Energy project, perform structural design calculations and evaluations as needed, and serve in a client-facing role with an emphasis on ensuring quality, schedule, and cost. You will participate in planning, field oversight, inspections, scheduling, general design, design change disposition and procurement tasks as assigned.
You'll Do
- Serve as a subject matter expert in structural and seismic analysis for commercial, industrial, and nuclear facilities
- Apply advanced techniques including Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI), seismic code interpretation, and specialized structural design tools
- Contribute to a diverse range of projects—from commercial buildings to nuclear material facilities and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) designs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, resilient, and innovative engineering solutions
- Deep technical knowledge in structural engineering and seismic analysis
- Experience with nuclear facility design is a strong plus
- Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts on high-impact projects
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Be part of a mission-driven organization building infrastructure that supports communities and national progress. Work on cutting-edge nuclear projects with real-world impact, and enjoy a dynamic work environment in Oak Ridge, TN, with opportunities for professional growth and travel.
Qualifications- Sole US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
- B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
- 15+ years of post‑education experience
- A PE or SE is required with ability to obtain a new state license as required
- Perform Engineer of Record duties as assigned
- Ability to perform advanced linear analysis, non‑linear structural analysis, soil‑structure interaction analysis and generate requisite data such as floor response spectra; provide evidence of performing analysis for at least one project
- Be subject matter expert with steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design
- Experience implementing local and national code such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC N690, ACI 349, ASCE 4, ASCE 43, DOE‑STD‑1020, NRC, etc.
- Ability to follow and implement established NQA‑1 quality procedures and ensures that all work accomplished is procedurally compliant
- Subject Matter Expert in use of finite element software such as STAAD.pro, SAP
2000, SASSI, or ANSYS - Be software owner and perform validation and verification tasks for design software
- Competence using Microsoft Office software
- Nuclear Code Committee voting member in ASCE 4, ASCE 43, AISC N690, ACI 349 (or equivalent)
- Competent using Revit, AutoCAD, or Micro Station software
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- DOE Q clearance
- DOE and NRC experience
- Reside within a commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same.
No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field,…
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