Senior Structural Engineer – Energy

AtkinsRéalis

. Design, develop, test, and oversee construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering design, particularly within the nuclear industry, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, advanced engineering calculations, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in utilizing industry standards and design codes to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects.

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Civil Engineering DegreeNuclear Design Project ExperienceFinite Element Analysis (FEA)PE LicenseKnowledge of ASME, ACI, ASCE, and AISC Standards

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Hard Skills

Structural MechanicsAdvanced Engineering CalculationsSeismic and Impact-Based Dynamic AnalysesGeotechnical EngineeringModular Design Development

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyGuidance to Junior Colleagues

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksAutoCADTeklaRevit

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Nuclear IndustryRegulatory ComplianceDesign CodesConstruction and MaintenanceInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and oversee construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects
Perform overall design and analysis of safety- and non-safety-related structures for nuclear and commercial projects
Interface with mechanical, nuclear, operations, and electrical engineering teams on structural designs and layouts
Apply regulatory guidance, codes, standards, industry best practices, and engineering judgment to ensure compliant designs
Perform advanced engineering calculations using traditional methods or Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Conduct foundation analyses, structural frame analyses, and one-off FEA model analyses
Generate and review civil layout plans, foundation details, steelwork details, and architectural feature designs
Design containment, reactor buildings, and support systems using reinforced concrete, steel, and composite/advanced materials
Prepare and approve design documents and plant modifications
Coordinate with designers on document development under approved procedures and design requirements
Develop, manage, and implement engineering analyses, activities, and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems
Use design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures, codes, and site design and safety/licensing bases in design media
Work in multidisciplinary project teams and integrate designs across disciplines
Provide guidance to junior colleagues
Check and review design media for accuracy and compliance with company policies and client expectations
Manage assigned schedules and initiate corrective measures to overcome delays
Recommend equipment, concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct flaws, or meet changing requirements
Support installation and testing of site systems and components
Operate independently with minimal guidance
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering or related technical or engineering field
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, including recent nuclear design project structural engineering experience
Experience in nuclear industry preferred
PE preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge and experience in civil design
In-depth knowledge of strength of materials and structural mechanics
Able to complete complex technical work with limited supervision
Higher-level knowledge and application of fundamental principles and concepts related to civil and structural design
Familiarity with ASME, ACI, ASCE, and AISC industry standards and design codes
Experience conducting seismic and impact-based dynamic analyses, geotechnical and geophysical engineering
Experience in modular design development of SSCs
Experience working with designers and manufacturers to develop models and drawings
Knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Tekla, and Revit
Prior nuclear industry experience including interactions with NRC or other regulatory authorities
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits