Title: Structural Design Engineer
Location: Fully Remote (Within the contiguous United States)
Hire Type: Contract
Shift/Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Base Salary: $52/hr– $63/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Professional Development Support
About the Opportunity:
Sterling Engineering’s client, a pioneer in advanced nuclear technology and carbon-free energy solutions, is looking for a Structural Design Engineer to join their organization. This is a stable company at the forefront of the energy transition, offering the opportunity to work on highly complex, large-scale structures within a robust safety culture and a diverse project portfolio.
Job Duties:
Lead and manage the civil structural design of Nuclear Safety-Related and Non-Safety-Related SSCs.
Continuously analyze and review technical information including drawings, reports, specifications, and calculations to ensure alignment with requirements.
Organize and balance multidisciplinary design activities, coordinating with structural consultants to resolve technical problems effectively.
Identify and resolve complex engineering challenges through the application of technical knowledge, insight, and reasoning.
Implement appropriate standards and structural engineering tools to design for various material types, specifically reinforced concrete and steel.
Develop and author critical technical documentation, including requirements documents, design specifications, design reports, and feasibility studies.
Ensure the consistent production of high-quality designs that meet stringent industry regulations and quality assurance standards.
Collaborate with regulatory bodies and contractors, utilizing strong written and oral communication skills to manage external interfaces.
Drive and implement Quality Assurance regulations, adhering to standards and guidelines such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
Prepare and review statements of work and oversee supplier technical data to ensure full compliance with plant design management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Structural Design Engineer with a focus on concrete, steel, and foundation design.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of nuclear and structural codes, including ACI 349 & 318, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC N690.
Excellent proficiency in structural analysis software such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or SAP2000; MATLAB or Python programming skills are a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work on large-scale reinforced concrete and steel buildings, with specific knowledge of ASME Sect III.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to function effectively on multi-disciplinary teams and maintain a high safety culture.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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