Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Job Description:
MSTS is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for its Onsite Design Engineering team. The onsite group is based in Mercury, Nevada and generates design documents to support projects at the Nevada National Security Sites.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and check engineering design documents, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and specialized analyses.
Research, interpret, and apply national consensus codes and standards and DOE Orders and Standards.
Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, facility managers, project managers, and project engineers.
Determine and apply appropriate design requirements and criteria to satisfy customer needs.
Be responsible for design aspects for and coordinate execution of projects over the entire lifecycle (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing).
Perform civil/structural calculations with or without the assist of computer aided software.
Contribute to reports and technical evaluations.
Build teaming relationships with technical and other company organizations.
Perform site walk downs as required.
Complete engineering tasks as described in engineering work plans.
Provide input during design activities on constructability, preferred construction materials, and parts or items to be incorporated into the design.
Ensure processes and deliverables comply with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
Evaluate processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve performance.
Create and update standard structural installation details.
Make determination of code applicability for both nuclear and non-nuclear applications.
Attend Tier 1 meetings and be an active participant in the discussions.
Promptly correct or report any hazard or potential hazard to supervision.
Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Education & Experience:
Bachelors 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 bachelors degree in engineering
Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 5 years relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
Possess planning and organizational skills and the ability to take initiative.
Ability to employ independent judgment and apply professional knowledge to ensure that assignments are completed efficiently and on time.
Possess interpersonal communication skills to interact in an effective, positive, and professional manner.
Possess knowledge of industry standard software applications.
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
Schedule will be 4/10s, Monday-Thursday (7:00am - 5:30pm).
May need to be able to work occasional overtime, if needed, due to project schedules.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid drivers license.

Link to Job Application:

Job Criteria:
Start Date: Asap
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress, Transportation Subsidies, Company Cafeteria, Other Benefits

Company Profile:
The NNSS supports the stewardship of the nations nuclear deterrent; provides nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributes to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executes national-level experiments with the National Laboratories; works with partners on important national security activities; and provides long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSSs Cold War legacy.

Contact Information: Contact Name: Nicole Castro Company Type: Employer Company: Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) City: Las Vegas State: Nevada Zip: 89030 Web Site: