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Principal Structural Engineer

Nevada National Security Sites · North Las Vegas, NV · 4 mo ago
Engineering$122k–$186k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete and structural steel systems for non-building applications.
  • Design and detail concrete foundations, retaining systems, tanks, pits, and specialty industrial structures.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Review and sign drawings, calculations, and design documents as the responsible engineer of record.
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline engineers and contractors to ensure constructability and compliance with project requirements.
  • Conduct field inspections, site assessments, and provide engineering support during construction.
  • Ensure all work complies with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, etc.).
  • Devise solutions to highly complex technical problems of broad scope.
  • Evaluate processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve performance.
  • Conduct or lead research; develop and design new instrumentation, equipment, and procedures for testing and solving problems; present papers; and keep abreast of new technological developments, methods, or materials, keeping management informed of important new advances.
  • Ensure deliverables comply with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees, or Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering, or for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB), or Professional Engineer license.
  • Plus at least 9 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
  • Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position.

Skills

  • Devising solutions to highly complex technical problems of broad scope.
  • Evaluating processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve performance.
  • Conducting or leading research; developing and designing new instrumentation, equipment, and procedures for testing and solving problems.
  • Interpreting and adapting guidelines for specific cases.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.

Pay

  • Annual salary range for this position is: $121,867.20 - $185,848.00.

Schedule

  • Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).

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