Structural Engineer Design Authority - SME

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for Structural Engineer Design Authority - SME opportunity in Richland, WA to support the Hanford Site.

Work Location:
Primary work location will be at 2750E 200 East Area, Hanford Site, WA with regular support at
other Project and Vendor offices in Richland as needed.

SCOPE OF WORK
The Structural Engineer will oversee the Architect/Engineer detailed design activities providing
discipline specific guidance and design review oversight throughout the detailed design,
fabrication, testing, and construction phases of the project. This will require the application of
standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out engineering / project tasks. The
position will require problem solving and exercise of judgment as required to develop preliminary
and engineering alternatives.
This position includes the following responsibilities:
Function as group Structural Design Authority as part of a multi-discipline Design Authority
team assisting Engineering line management and Project management with development of
technical work plans and design execution.
Provide discipline design and technical reviews of new designs developed by the
Architect/Engineer, and other technical documents as required by procedures and as requested.
Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Prepare conceptual, preliminary and final design engineering contract documents (Plans, Specifications & Estimates) for new and existing structures.
Perform structural analysis and calculations.
Prepare technical reports, quantities, and cost estimate.
Review designs, plans, and construction drawings.
Provide construction support through field inspections and investigations.
Apply working knowledge of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and other structural codes, manuals, and standards to engineering design.
Coordinate work with other engineering and technical disciplines leads and be adept in working with various clients and their representatives.
Maintain technical competence and stay current with tools, methodologies, and standards relevant to their respective discipline.
Support operations and project delivery in the identification of appropriate discipline specificdesign input and engineering processes, procedures, and standards to be used for the delivery of engineering work.
Attend project meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Civil/Structural engineering.

Desired Qualifications/Skills
Currently certified as Registered Professional Engineer (PE), ideally in State of Washington.
Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in applicable DOE orders, codes, and standards with emphasis on IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and related structural codes and standards.
Experience in design of Safety Significant nuclear facilities.
Experienced in the application of structural analysis software, i.e., ANSYS, STAAD, etc.
Knowledge of both design and construction of nuclear facilities.
Experience with the development of nuclear safety basis documentation.

Security and Badging Requirements
HGET is required for HLAN access and a LACS card.

Site Access and Work Hours
Standard Shift:
Work will be performed during the Hanford standard schedule consisting of ten (10) hours of
work between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with one-half hour designated as an unpaid period for
lunch, Monday through Thursday.

Non-Standard Workdays:
Non-standard workdays are facility closure days which are inclusive of holidays, closures due to
inclement weather, and any day of the week not included in the standard shift.
Any Work performed on a non-standard workday shall be coordinated and approved in
accordance with WRPS internal procedures (i.e.TFC-BSM-CP_CPR-C-12).

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.