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Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Engineer 4 Civil/Structural

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
  • A minimum of seven years of relevant engineering experience is required, including at least five years of commercial nuclear power experience.
  • Demonstrated experience performing engineering calculations, structural analyses, technical evaluations, and design modifications is required.
  • Experience supporting nuclear plant modifications, design change packages, or engineering change activities is required.
  • Experience using ANSYS for structural analysis and finite element modeling is required.
  • Experience using GT STRUDL for structural analysis and modeling is required.
  • Experience using AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR II for piping and stress analysis activities is required.
  • Working knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design principles is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ACI, AISC, ASCE 4, ASCE 7, and AWS, is required.
  • An active Professional Engineer license is required.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, are required.
  • The candidate must be able to pass security and drug screening requirements and maintain unescorted access to commercial nuclear power facilities.
  • The candidate must be able to travel to client sites and support periods of both field and office work.
  • The candidate must be able to conduct plant walkdowns in industrial environments, including climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined or controlled-access areas.
  • The candidate must understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Perform civil and structural engineering analyses and design activities for commercial nuclear power plant modifications, upgrades, and modernization projects.
  • Develop engineering calculations, design change packages, engineering evaluations, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
  • Apply engineering principles related to structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, seismic analysis, and finite element analysis.
  • Evaluate existing plant conditions and develop engineering solutions to improve plant safety, reliability, operability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support the development of design criteria, engineering recommendations, technical specifications, and project scopes of work.
  • Prepare and review engineering work products in accordance with applicable quality assurance requirements and nuclear industry standards.
  • Independently execute engineering assignments and major portions of larger projects.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams and client representatives.
  • Support project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and quality requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews, project meetings, technical discussions, and client interactions.
  • Conduct plant walkdowns and field evaluations to support engineering design activities and modification projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.
  • Review engineering work products prepared by others for technical accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in resolving technical issues affecting plant operations, project execution, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support implementation of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a technical resource on assigned projects and work scopes.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Direct plant or field experience supporting operating commercial nuclear facilities is preferred.
  • Experience performing seismic analysis, dynamic analysis, or response spectrum evaluations is preferred.
  • Experience serving as a technical lead for engineering tasks, project scopes, or work packages is preferred.
  • Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects in a regulated environment is preferred.
  • Experience supporting piping analysis and pipe support design activities is preferred.

About the Company

Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Founded
1924

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