Structural Engineer

What You’ll Do

This role will support the development of high-quality structural engineering design packages, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, and provide field support during construction to ensure proper implementation. You will also work with other structural engineers to prepare conceptual engineering deliverables such as scopes/statements of work, design criteria, man-hour estimates, and bills of material. The position also requires routinely conducting walkdowns of existing facilities to support the development of accurate design documents and to provide on-site support to construction personnel.

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 2 years of relevant experience. OR a Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. OR a Ph.D. in Civil or Structual Engineering.

• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.

  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• A Professional Engineering License (PE) or the ability to obtain PE license after achieving required work experience
• Experience with structural design with STAAD.Pro and Tekla Tedds
• Experience with Microstation drafting software
• Experience with Revit drafting software
• Familiarity with consensus design codes and standards

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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