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Job Description

United is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in our Charlotte, NC office. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team of engineers and designers leading the structural design effort developing the preliminary and detailed design of a Small Modular reactor (SMR).

Job Responsibilities:

• Design of steel and concrete structures, including foundation design for the nuclear industry.
• Determine and establish the technical requirements to support preliminary/detailed design of a new small modular reactors (SMR) and facilities.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria.
• Develop and prepare calculations, reports, and drawings in support of the SMR design.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Four (4) years of experience in seismic analysis and design of structures for nuclear power plants.
• Must be proficient in nuclear design codes and standards such as ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 349, and AISC N690
• Ability to perform linear/non-linear dynamic analysis using ANSYS, SAP2000, and STAAD Pro.
• Ability to perform simple computer programming for post-processing of analysis data.
• Ability to design reinforced concrete and steel buildings considering seismic, thermal, flood, tornado, piping rupture load effects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Canadian nuclear codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in US
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license in the province of New Brunswick, Canada.

 United E&C is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. United believes in each person’s potential, and we will help you reach yours.