Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ReNuke Services is seeking a Nuclear Civil Design Engineer III or SME for our client’s site in Seneca, SC!

Description:

This position is responsible for providing advanced civil/structural engineering support for a nuclear generating station, with a focus on the design, analysis, and modification of safety-related and non-safety-related structures and components. The role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to independently solve complex engineering problems while ensuring compliance with strict nuclear safety and regulatory standards.

The Engineer III operates with minimal supervision, supports plant reliability and long-term asset integrity, and plays a key role in maintaining design basis and configuration control for civil/structural systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced civil and structural engineering analyses for nuclear plant structures, including concrete, steel, seismic, and foundation systems
• Develop and review design change packages, calculations, drawings, and specifications in accordance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate existing structures for load capacity, seismic qualification, environmental effects, and long-term degradation mechanisms
• Support structural inspections, condition assessments, and aging management programs
• Provide technical support for plant modifications, upgrades, and capital projects
• Troubleshoot structural and civil-related issues impacting plant systems, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ACI, AISC, ASCE) and nuclear regulatory requirements, including NRC guidelines
• Maintain and support configuration control by ensuring accuracy of design basis documents and plant records
• Interface with operations, maintenance, and project teams to support safe and reliable plant operation
• Participate in refueling outages, including planning, field support, and post-outage evaluations
• Support corrective action programs, including condition reports, apparent/root cause evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Assist with vendor oversight, including review of contractor calculations, drawings, and technical submittals
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and engineering reviews as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience, preferably in nuclear, power generation, or other highly regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, design methods, and engineering fundamentals
• Experience developing engineering calculations, design change packages, and technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
• Prior experience at a nuclear generating station or with nuclear design standards
• Familiarity with NRC regulations, nuclear quality assurance standards (e.g., Appendix B), and design control processes
• Experience with seismic analysis and qualification of structures and components
• Knowledge of finite element analysis tools and structural modeling software
• Experience supporting plant outages and field implementation of design changes

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear facility
• Willingness to support outage schedules, including extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed
• Strong commitment to nuclear safety culture, procedural adherence, and quality standards

DNJP22935 – Nuclear Civil Design Engineer III – Seneca, SC – 12 months

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