Structural Engineer - Seismic Specialist; Hybrid​/Remote

Job Description - Structural Engineer - Seismic Specialist (In Office/Hybrid/Remote) (PFO
000697)

Our Nuclear Programs is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy as well as commercial nuclear companies; we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup, production and power generation sites. Our services include engineering, construction management, consulting, program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, and nuclear operations.

We are looking to add a Structural Engineer - Seismic Specialist to our growing engineering team out of our office in Oak Ridge, TN. 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. Additionally, perform structural design calculations and evaluations as needed for the project. This position is client facing 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 will be able to focus on tackling the toughest design challenges with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities all over the United States. If you're up for the task, then we have been looking for you!

Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress. Join us and love what you 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
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment in Oak Ridge, TN, with opportunities for professional growth and travel

The base salary range for this position is $102,900 to $149,086. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, for “remote” positions, salary to be offered is geographic dependent. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

• 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 ensure 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…