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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 130000 - 170000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Principal Structural Design Engineers - East Coast Nuclear Projects $130K-$170K DOE

United Trades of America is hiring multiple Principal Structural Design Engineers to support major concrete and structural projects across the East Coast with a focus on nuclear and energy-sector infrastructure. These roles offer the chance to lead complex safety-critical design efforts for high-impact EPC projects.

If youre a seasoned engineer with deep knowledge of structural codes concrete design and DOE/NQA-1 standards this is your opportunity to lead mentor and deliver critical infrastructure that matters.

Position Details

  • Salary Range: $130000 - $170000/year (Depending on Experience)

  • Multiple Openings

  • Location: Various East Coast project sites (onshore nuclear/concrete structures)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers and designers for assigned project scopes

  • Perform and verify advanced structural calculations (steel concrete dynamic load)

  • Develop and review technical specifications design criteria and drawings

  • Coordinate cross-discipline integration with project management vendors and field teams

  • Support procurement and construction phases including responding to RFIs and reviewing field changes

  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes quality standards and DOE/NQA-1 requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship (mandatory for project requirements)

  • Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

  • 15 years of structural design experience (EPC preferred)

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license

  • Advanced knowledge of structural design tools such as STAAD RISA-3D and Mathcad

  • Strong familiarity with seismic blast and dynamic loading criteria

  • Excellent technical writing communication and leadership skills

Preferred

  • Experience with DOE federal or nuclear facility projects

  • Practical field experience and EPC leadership background

  • Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 standards

Why United Trades of America
Were not just filling positions - were building a trusted expert team to support essential infrastructure across the country. Our engineers are valued for their expertise and supported with strong pay benefits and career-building opportunities.

How to Apply

Join a company that respects the craft values integrity and builds with purpose.


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Employment Type

Full-Time

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