Nuclear Civil/Structural Engineer
Surry, VA, US, 23883
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
Opportunity Overview:
A large nuclear generation projects team is looking for an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across a portfolio of major, complex capital projects. You will support projects such as crane replacements, feedwater heater replacements, building modifications, large piping replacements, and other major component upgrades.
You are knowledgeable in civil/structural engineering analysis and design. You are experienced with nuclear industry engineering processes. Additionally, you can perform detailed reviews and verifications of engineering change packages. We are looking for collaboration across multi‑discipline engineering teams and involvement in project planning, scheduling, and outage coordination.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Prepare detailed nuclear engineering documents, including engineering design change packages, 50.59 screens, applicability reviews, and engineering assessments.
- Support engineering activities related to piping replacements, floor loading evaluations, rigging of heavy loads, and other major capital project needs.
- Review engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, procedures, contingency plans, and training materials.
- Perform design verifications and owner's reviews to ensure compliance with nuclear fleet design standards.
- Be present in the field to support project implementation activities, ensuring engineering intent is met and safety and quality standards are upheld.
- Schedule major engineering segments to ensure understanding of long‑range development schedules.
- Participate in project schedule and outage planning meetings, providing engineering insight and direction.
Who You Are:
- 10+ years of design engineering experience.
- Experience in the nuclear industry.
- Experience developing equipment design and procurement specification documents.
- Qualified in Engineering Design Change per Standard Design Process IP‑ENG‑001.
- Civil/Structural Engineering degree (B.S. required; M.S. ABET accredited).
- Years of equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Familiarity with standard civil engineering codes.
- Experience preparing equipment specifications.
- Background supporting large capital projects.
- Experience preparing and reviewing 10 CFR 50.59 Screens.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $63-67/hr.
A per diem of $100/day (up to $700/week) is available for eligible candidates.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
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Nearest Major Market: Richmond
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