Civil Engineer III

Civil Engineer III

Location: North Anna, VA (Local preferred; hybrid remote negotiable)
Length of Assignment: 3+ years
Number of Positions Available: 3

Overview:
This long-term initiative aims to extend the operational life of our nuclear facility to 80 years through significant system upgrades and infrastructure modernization. As a key contributor, you will develop and execute innovative, safety-focused engineering solutions that ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain Engineering Qualifications and collaborate with application-specific engineering teams to understand system functions and requirements.
• Review and approve civil engineering plans developed by equipment vendors, ensuring alignment with design specifications and regulatory standards.
• Conduct seismic analysis and design for mounting components and equipment, adhering to industrial standards such as ACI, ASCE, and ASME codes.
• Engage in cross-discipline communication and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and regulatory teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Proactively identify design risks, propose improvements, and drive tasks to completion while maintaining rigorous documentation standards.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and support field implementation teams.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required; Masters degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in the nuclear industry.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in the design of steel and concrete structures, including pipes, conduits, junction boxes, and foundations.
  • Familiarity with finite element modeling and software tools such as Mathcad, GTSTrudl, STADD, and ANSYS is a plus.
  • Knowledge of nuclear standard design processes and NRC regulations is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across disciplines.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving abilities to navigate evolving project scopes and regulatory requirements.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to documentation rigor to meet nuclear safety and compliance standards.
  • Initiative and ownership in identifying design risks and driving tasks to completion.

Work Schedule:

• 4x10 schedule (40 hours/week) with potential for overtime during outages.

Travel Requirements:

• Local candidates: Approximately 2 weeks per year.
• Non-local candidates: Minimum 1 week per month (negotiable).

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