Field Structural Engineer

Job Description:

• This is a mid-level engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members. You will work with a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.

• This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design

• As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of projects for various clients. You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development

• Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations

• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

• This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

• 3+ years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures, including both AISC steel and ACI concrete designs

• 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

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Valued, but not required:

• MSCE degree

• Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures

• On site construction support experience

• PE or SE license

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Job Details
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Job Type
Contract
Ref
259546
Posted
24 JUL 2025
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