Structural Engineer 2 (Nuclear) is a hybrid role in Chicago, IL focused on structural engineering work for new nuclear facilities and for upgrades, repairs, and modifications to existing nuclear power plants. The role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, structural analysis and design, and occasional travel for design review and field verification activities.
Role Overview
In this position, you will work as part of a structural engineering team supporting projects across the nuclear lifecycle. Responsibilities include producing and checking structural calculations and specifications, supporting drawing development, and using modern structural analysis tools for analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of structural engineers and coordinate with engineers from other disciplines
- Provide guidance to less experienced members of the project team
- Support engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and for upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants
- Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
- Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development
- Perform structural analysis and design for steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using state-of-the-art computer tools
- Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- One or more years of experience as a member of a project team performing design and analysis of structures, including AISC steel and ACI concrete designs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Statement that the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position
Preferred / Valued Qualifications
- Experience with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
- Experience with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
Technology & Tools
Tools used in the role may include STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, and ANSYS. Depending on role needs, employees may also apply digital tools such as data analysis, automation, and artificial intelligence to support research, analysis, engineering, and design, while using appropriate professional judgment and review when leveraging technology-assisted methods.
Compensation
USD 69,298 - 99,644 per year.
Location and Work Model
Chicago, IL with hybrid work arrangements.
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive, award-winning benefits
