Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. (ZNE) is currently seeking an Engineer I, Civil/Structural for a direct hire position located in Charlotte, NC or Stonington, CT office. 

Position Synopsis: Successful candidate will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff. This position will offer the ability to directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, piping stress analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. Knowledge of the design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems and experience with feasibility studies, equipment reliability issues, system modifications and upgrades to improve safety and reliability is desirable. Individual will assist with developing calculations, modifications, and designs. Individual will possess technical knowledge of the civil/structural discipline and ability to work on project teams with other engineers to assist in evaluating conditions and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety and reliability.

Education Required: BS in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university.

Experience Required: 0 years minimum of experience developing calculations, feasibility studies and engineering evaluations is required. Candidates shall have experience with the design and analysis of steel structures and/or reinforced concrete and working knowledge of industry codes including ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, and AWS.

Other Qualifications Required: All applicants are required to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills. Presentation to client review boards of developed design documents will be required. Proficiency in Mathcad, Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted commercial nuclear power plant access is required. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures and processes. Overtime work will be required. Travel to client sites is required with periods of on-site field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.

Certification(s) or License(s) Required: Taking and passing of FE exam is highly desired.

Additional Education Desired: MSCE from an accredited university.

Additional Experience Desired: Experience in the nuclear power industry and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects with knowledge of the design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems is preferred. Proficiency in structural analysis software including GT STRUDL, PD STRUDL, and STAAD.Pro and piping analysis software including ADLPIPE and AutoPIPE is preferred. Experience performing dynamic analyses with any of the aforementioned software is a plus. Experience with Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) effects, blast analysis, flood protection, and block wall evaluations, along with applicable industry software, is a plus.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. laws. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug free workplace.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vet employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• civil engineering: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person