The Nuclear Company
Staff Civil-Structural Engineer
$150K–$173K
Columbia, South Carolina +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States - Experience
- 8+ years of experience.
- Education
- BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
About the job
Designs and analyzes nuclear power plant steel and concrete structures, supports construction and field issue resolution, and verifies engineering deliverables for safety and code compliance.
What you'll do
- Perform structural analysis, including seismic analysis, shielding, and anchoring systems; prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Coordinate with field crews and multidisciplinary teams, conduct site walkdowns, and resolve technical issues during fabrication and assembly.
- Review others’ engineering work and ensure compliance with nuclear safety regulations, codes, and standards.
What they ask for
- BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- 8+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD/ED modeling tools.
- Familiarity with steel fabrication and design-for-fabrication methods; support construction and installation of major steel structures.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Nuclear experience.
Pay
$150,000 - $173,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
ACI, AISC, ASME, IBC, ASCE 7, STAAD.Pro, GT STRUDL, ANSYS
AI focus
The company expects employees to use AI and technology in their work. Preferred experience includes applying data analytics or machine learning to field inspection and construction quality data, and using AI/ML-augmented structural analysis tools to accelerate analysis and design iterations.
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