Principal Engineer - Structural Design Engineer

Client is seeking a Principal Engineer to serve as a Structural Design Engineer, providing design and construction oversight for structural engineering tasks. This is a senior-level technical role supporting nuclear and industrial facility projects, requiring deep expertise in structural analysis and design along with the ability to lead complex, often unique or first-of-a-kind engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the scope of technical programs and develop effective, high-quality solutions to complex or unique engineering problems
• Apply broad or specialized technical experience to resolve complex structural engineering challenges
• Incorporate advanced technical practices, special materials/processes, and complex coordination requirements into program planning
• Provide technical leadership and be recognized as a subject-matter expert in a relevant functional area
• Direct programs seeking new approaches or applications of existing engineering principles, both within and outside the department
• Evaluate program results and prepare reports and recommendations
• Identify and recommend improvements where existing technology or methodology is inadequate
• Stay current on technological advancements in the relevant field
• Prepare project plans, including schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements
• Monitor progress, budget expenditures, and quality of work performed
• Communicate results and objectives to customers, colleagues, and management, verbally and in writing
• Occasionally prepare materials for external publication
• Contribute to the field through involvement in technical societies, patent disclosures, technical papers, and engineering reports

Structural Engineering Duties Include:

• Analysis of structural systems for static and dynamic loads (manual computation and computer software)
• Design of concrete, steel, aluminum, stainless steel, timber, and composite structures
• Foundation and anchorage design
• Structural analysis for impact, overpressure, and other accident conditions
• Preparation of CSI specifications and review of vendor documents
• Work performed in accordance with Client's processes and procedures, under Client programmatic guidance

Work Schedule
Up to 40 hours/week. Client offers multiple schedule options (5/8s, 4/10s, 9/80s), excluding Client holidays, with a 30-minute daily lunch. Overtime may be required at manager's discretion.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in an applicable science/engineering discipline + 5 years of experience, OR
• M.S. + 8 years of experience, OR
• B.S. + 10 years of experience

Additional Required Education:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil or Structural)

Additional Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities
• Working knowledge of STAAD
• Working knowledge of national codes and standards, including IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and OSHA

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or recent (within 2 years) DOE "L" or "Q" security clearance
• Proficiency with MicroStation 2D CADD software

Security & Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance (not required at time of hire; applicable based on work assignment)
• Ability to perform weekly field walk-downs of job sites, including uneven terrain, distances over half a mile, ladder climbing, and use of protective clothing