Civil Design Engineer (Senior)

Location: Charlotte, NC

Travel: 5–15%

Pay - 64-70/hr

Work Environment: Hybrid (Office/Field)

Build a Career That Makes an Impact

Join a high-performing engineering team where your work supports the integrity and reliability of nuclear operations that power millions of lives. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development, and the opportunity to work on technically engaging, safety-critical systems.

Position Overview

We are hiring an Engineer III or Senior Engineer (level dependent on experience) to support the design and implementation of capital-funded modifications at a nuclear generation facility. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems, working independently, and contributing to high-stakes infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a key role in scoping, designing, and supporting the implementation of plant modifications, ensuring they meet safety, regulatory, and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and environmental safety.

Scope, develop, and support the installation and testing of engineering design changes.

Conduct research and engineering evaluations; provide recommendations to resolve technical issues.

Develop and revise:

Engineering calculations and specifications

Safety evaluations and design basis documentation

Regulatory documents, drawings, and reports impacted by plant modifications

Provide field support and work order review during installation phases.

Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.

Support internal processes aligned with engineering governance and compliance.

Qualifications

Engineer III

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Master’s may substitute for a B.S.)

Minimum 4 years of engineering experience

Senior Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Master’s may substitute for a B.S.)

Minimum 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years with a Professional Engineer (PE) license

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Experience in utility or power generation industry

Proficiency in:

Project management principles

Finite Element Analysis and dynamic/seismic structural analysis

Structural modeling tools (ANSYS, GTStrudl, SuperPipe, AutoPipe, Caesar II)

ASME, AISC, and ACI design codes (e.g., B31.1, Section III, IX, XI)

3D modeling software (SolidWorks or similar)

Understanding of nuclear industry design standards and processes

Strong foundation in mechanics of materials

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with periodic work in plant/field environments

Occasional overnight travel as needed