Part-time Civil Engineer

About GSE Solutions

GSE Solutions provides advanced engineering services and technology that support the energy industry. With five decades of experience, we are committed to innovation, technical excellence, and empowering our teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Position Summary

The Civil Engineer provides technical engineering support within GSE Solutions’ Design & Analysis division, delivering high-quality engineering work on time and within budget while supporting nuclear and industrial projects. This part-time, on-call position performs engineering calculations, design activities, technical evaluations, and drawing/specification reviews to develop effective engineering solutions. The Civil Engineer collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution. This position also supports project planning efforts by assisting with scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Pay Range

$80.00–$95.00 per hour, DOE

What We Offer

• A culture that values each employee’s expertise, service to our customers, and unique contributions.
• A flexible work environment that fosters mutual respect, trust, and open communication.
• The opportunity to work in a rewarding and thriving industry.

Essential Functions

• Plan, conceptualize, and develop engineering designs for assigned projects.
• Develop and implement testing processes to support design validation and project objectives.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis using both manual methods and engineering software.
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications to support project execution.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintain detailed documentation to track project development and engineering design activities.
• Build and maintain client relationships through meetings, site visits, and virtual collaboration while supporting identification of new business opportunities.
• Support Project Managers and Project Controls in preparing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and proposal efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and consultants as appropriate.
• Support other engineering disciplines and Responsible Engineers as project needs require.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering design and analysis principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in tools for scheduling, tracking, and managing project timelines and budgets.
• Eagerness to learn new technical skills and engineering disciplines to better support clients.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to nuclear facilities and other client locations.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Discipline Engineering or Discipline Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of design engineering experience supporting nuclear and/or industrial projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

• This position is primarily remote and performed in a home office or virtual work environment.
• Work is generally sedentary in nature, with occasional standing and walking required.
• Loading and temperature conditions are typically controlled and adequate.
• The role may require work in technical, client, or operational environments, which may include exposure to varying noise levels, equipment, or facility conditions.
• Standard office and computer equipment will be used regularly, and travel or on-site presence may be required as business needs dictate.