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Pantex Plant · 22 hours ago

Facility Structural Engineer

Amarillo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Pantex Plant is a vital facility supporting national and global security missions. The Facility Structural Engineer will be responsible for overseeing structural systems, ensuring their operability and maintenance, and providing technical solutions to complex engineering problems.

IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate configuration management activities

Assess system health and performance

Provide overall technical responsibility for facility structural operability and maintenance activities

Work with the Configuration Management program for the assigned systems to prepare configuration control/design change packages for tasks

Evaluate the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities

Perform troubleshooting and improvement activities

Resolve technical system and facility issues in cooperation with other related disciplines

Provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes and standards

Building evaluations and modifications

Seismic analyses and rehab

Machine installations

Develop structural drawings (plans, sections and details) for various materials of construction (concrete, steel, masonry, cold-formed steel, timber)

Structural calculations

Equipment anchorage

Report preparation

Drafting (or oversight of drafting)

Preparation of construction specifications (generally in the form of general notes on the drawings)

Qualification

Civil/Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseStructural Modeling with STAAD ProComputer-aided design (CAD)Nuclear experienceTechnical standards applicationConduct of EngineeringDecision making

Required

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering from an Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

OR a Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA

OR a PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering discipline with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA

There is a minimum GPA requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript

Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment

The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709

Medical requirements may apply

U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants

Preferred

Five or more years of experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

Understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment

Ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures, design drawings and requirements, and facility systems, structures, and components

Computer-aided design (CAD) or other 3D modeling experience

Structural Modeling experience with STAAD Pro

Must be able to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management