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Structural Design Engineer Senior Level (Nuclear Power) - Remote

Corvallis, OR 97330

Job Function: Engineering - Structural Job Number: 411002

Job Description


Johnson Service Group (JSG), a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, is recruiting a Senior Structural Design Engineer to support cutting-edge nuclear projects. This is a full-time, remote role within the United States. Extensive ANSYS expertise and prior management experience are required.

Job Title: Senior Structural Design Engineer – Remote (U.S.)
Salary: $160,000 – $180,000/year
Type: Full-Time
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Position Summary:
Apply technical knowledge and judgment to perform civil structural design of Nuclear Safety-Related and Non-Safety-Related structures. Candidates should have a strong background in concrete and steel design in a nuclear or heavy industry background, be capable of leading technical teams, and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering; advanced degree preferred

  • Minimum 12 years of full-time, highly relevant structural design experience

  • Extensive ANSYS experience required

  • Prior management experience required

  • Proven ability to lead complex projects and provide technical mentorship

  • Strong knowledge of concrete and steel structural design and analysis

  • Working knowledge of ASCE 43, ASCE 4, ACI 349 & 318, ASCE 7, IBC, AISC N690, Steel Construction Manual, Seismic Design Manual

  • Programming experience in Python or Matlab preferred but not required

  • PE license strongly preferred

  • Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810

  • Exceptional organizational, time management, technical writing, and communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as subject matter expert in civil structural design, resolving complex technical issues

  • Lead interdisciplinary discussions and coordinate with management on project impacts

  • Manage technical teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight

  • Propose innovative design solutions using independent judgment on highly complex tasks

  • Perform structural design and post-processing analyses of concrete, steel, and foundation systems using ANSYS

  • Develop and review requirements documents, design reports, studies, and technical specifications

  • Communicate effectively with contractors, regulatory bodies, and multi-disciplinary teams

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

  • Team building, mentorship, and people management

  • Safety culture adherence

  • Quality assurance compliance (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME NQA-1)

Why Join Us:

  • Target pay range: $160,000 – $180,000/year

  • Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

  • Lead high-impact projects in advanced nuclear reactor design

  • Collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused environment

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement


** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.




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