Nevada National Security Sites · 7 hours ago
Principal Structural Engineer
2621 Losee Road, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $186K/yr
9+ years expMSTS manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site, providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities. They are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to design and analyze non-building structures, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with multi-discipline engineers and contractors.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete and structural steel systems for non-building applications
Design and detail concrete foundations, retaining systems, tanks, pits, and specialty industrial structures
Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, and technical specifications
Review and sign drawings, calculations, and design documents as the responsible engineer of record
Collaborate with multi discipline engineers, and contractors to ensure constructability and compliance with project requirements
Conduct field inspections, site assessments, and provide engineering support during construction
Ensure all work complies with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, etc.)
Devise solutions to highly complex technical problems of broad scope. Solutions may require resolving conflicting customer expectations and design requirements, utilizing unconventional technology and materials, and cross-disciplinary integration
Interpret and adapt guidelines for specific cases
Evaluate processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve performance
Conduct or lead research; develops and designs new instrumentation, equipment, and procedures for testing and solving problems; presents papers; and keeps abreast of new technological developments, methods or materials, keeping management informed of important new advances
Ensure deliverables comply with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures
Perform other duties assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering
Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 9 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized
Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position
The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday – Thursday (subject to change)
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must possess a valid driver's license
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance
Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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