Senior Registered Engineer - Structural - Nuclear

About the role

Black & Veatch’s Structural Services Team is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly talented Structural Engineer to support Advanced Power Generation design projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures, including powerhouses, dams, spillways, penstocks, and other complex structural facilities.
• Perform site inspections of existing Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures projects and develop recommendations for remediation of aging infrastructure.
• Serve in the role of Subject Matter Expert during Comprehensive Assessment of existing hydropower projects under the FERC Part 12d dam safety program including performing dam safety evaluations, risk analysis, and structural stability assessments.
• Collaborate with process and systems engineers in the execution of multi-disciplinary design projects, requiring communication and careful planning.
• Supervise Structural Engineers and Structural Technicians (both in the US and in overseas offices) in preparation of structural drawing packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Responsible for leading larger production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
• Occasional travel to client sites during project development to collaborate with project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program.
• Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual.
• Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, ANSYS or SAP 2000.
• Experience with Army Corps of Engineers projects and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• Proficiency with use of non-structural software packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MathCAD, Bluebeam, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.

Skills

• Ability to lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values of up to $200M.
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&Veatch policies.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
• Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Provides guidance and direction to others.
• Identifies training needs for group and implements improvement strategies.
• Influences and implements resource management strategy including managing resources for a regional group.

Benefits

• Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering Job Grade 017
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and the B&Veatch Credit Union.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional travel to client sites.