Job Description
Job Description Position Title: Civil Structural Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Civil Structural Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities: - Serve as the ultimate authority on ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII and ASME B31.1 and B31.3
- Author and review formal engineering calculation packages to certify compliance with defined standards, procedures, and regulatory criteria
- Audit output from drafters, designers, and manufacturing vendors to maintain strict technical accuracy and ensure deliverables meet system requirements and expectations
- Ensure that engineering work is performed with a high level of integrity through rigorous enforcement of work processes and technical reviews of team deliverables
- Evaluate structural integrity against environmental and dynamic hazards, including seismic and blast loadings
- Develop and optimize cost-effective, buildable structural designs for skids, heavy equipment foundations, modules, and platform supports
- Conduct pipe stress calculations to determine equipment nozzle loads, pipe thermal movements, and structural anchor requirements
- Interface with Authorized Inspectors during third-party design reviews and fabrication audits
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, piping, and process engineers to prevent load transfer issues across disciplines
- Collaborate with system engineers to ensure design documentation supports and substantiates ASME compliance
- Mentor junior-level structural engineers on code calculations and FEA software
- Stay current on industry developments related to advanced reactors and emerging technologies
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal policies, procedures, and standard work processes
Job Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical)
- 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial structural design, preferably within the nuclear or energy sectors
- Advanced knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III and VIII is highly desired
- Demonstrated experience in developing design of complex systems or structures, multi-discipline integration, and leading efforts to define and solve problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and regulatory information
- Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative work environment
Preferred Job Qualifications: - Active Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license is desired but not required
- Advanced mastery of structural and stress analysis software
- Experience designing components and systems for high temperature gas
- Familiarity with codes, standards, and industry initiatives for advanced reactor technologies
- Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3
- Cross-functional familiarity with matching codes such as AISC, ASCE, IBC, or AWS
- Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001
- Knowledge of documentation requirements, including public disclosure, information withholding, and document control processes
Job Details: - Job Type: Full-time
- Salary Range: $120K-$215K
- Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite)
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