Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear/Doe

GSE Systems Richland , WA 99354

Posted 3 weeks ago

Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear/DOE

We have several Senior Structural Engineering opportunities with differing required levels of experience located at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. Our client is designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal.

  • Must be a US Citizen

  • Hourly rate: DOE, time, and a half for overtime.

  • 12-month Contract.

  • 100% ONSITE.

  • This position will require a full-time presence in the Richland, Washington project office. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Summary:

Originate and check complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.

Reviews and coordinates technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.

Prepare technical reports related to specific design issues.

Manage specifically assigned project activities.

Assist in constructability reviews.

Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports.

Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate engineers and designers.

Schedule and coordinate off-project review requirements for engineering deliverables.

Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with clients, suppliers, construction, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

BS in structural/civil engineering from an accredited university or college, and 9 years progressive related experience, in place of a degree 15 years of related experience.

Prior experience working in a Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.

US Citizenship Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to independently execute the detailed design of complex steel and/or concrete structures.

Thorough knowledge and application of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318, and ASCE 7.

Proficient in the use of structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL or SAP 2000

Experience with CADD applications, such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures.

Understand work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.

Ability to express technical issues clearly and concisely, both written and verbal.

Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.

Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in the use of Mathcad or similar software.

Thorough knowledge of the provisions of ACI 349, AISC N690, ASCE 4-98, ASCE 7, and IBC codes.

Familiar with Bechtel standard programs, such as ME-035, Base Plate II.

Experience in the structural design of Nuclear and/or DOE facilities.

Experience with managing discipline software life cycle documentation.

Necessary skills to present technical subjects with competence and confidence.

Experience in resolving field problems associated with proposed changes from Construction and working through Non-Conformances.

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