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Structural Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

at Peter Kiewit Sons'

📍 Reston, VA, US Unknown 💰 $138K – $138K USD / year Posted April 17, 2026
Salary $138K – $138K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This senior structural engineering role supports Kiewit Nuclear Solutions by performing static and dynamic analyses and designing structural systems for buildings and industrial structures. You will also support FEED and detailed engineering/procurement/construction activities and lead and mentor other engineers as needed.

  • Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, LS-Dyna or similar
  • Design buildings and building foundations, equipment platforms and foundations, pipe racks, and miscellaneous concrete and steel structures
  • Prepare quantities and cost estimates and supporting documentation
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and regulatory endorsed industry codes and standards
  • Support FEED and detailed engineering, procurement and construction support activities while mentoring engineers

The technical scope includes structural modeling and analysis using ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, LS-Dyna (or similar tools), plus design of foundations, equipment platforms, pipe racks, and concrete/steel structures. The role emphasizes regulatory code compliance and Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality Assurance.

The ideal candidate is a senior structural engineer who can independently perform static and dynamic structural analyses and confidently use industry tools like ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, and/or LS-Dyna. They ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance expectations while mentoring intermediate and early career engineers.

Perform static and dynamic analyses utilizing software tools such ANSYS APDLSAP2000GT STRUDLSTAAD ProLS-Dyna or similarEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements and regulatory endorsed industry codes and standards for all deliverablesFollow and ensure compliance with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality AssuranceLead teams of intermediate and early career engineers as neededProvide mentorship and training on the job to early career engineers
dedication to renewable energy
ANSYS APDLSAP2000GT STRUDLSTAAD ProLS-Dyna
structural engineeringstatic and dynamic analysesANSYS APDLSAP2000GT STRUDLSTAAD ProLS-Dynabuilding foundationsequipment platformspipe racksconcrete and steel structuresquantitiescost estimatesregulatory complianceindustry codes and standardsKiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality AssuranceFEEDdetailed engineeringprocurementconstruction support
structural engineeringstatic analysesdynamic analysesANSYS APDLSAP2000GT STRUDLSTAAD ProLS-Dynabuilding designbuilding foundations designequipment platforms and foundations designpipe racks designmiscellaneous concrete and steel structures designquantities preparationcost estimatessupporting documentation preparationregulatory complianceregulatory endorsed industry codes and standardsKiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality AssuranceFEED supportDetailed engineering supportprocurement support activitiesconstruction support activities
individual contributor with minimum guidancelead teamsmentorshiptraining early career engineerscross-functional collaborationcommunication
Industry Nuclear
Job Function Lead structural engineering analysis and design for nuclear-related projects.
Role Subtype Senior Structural Engineer
Structural EngineerSenior Structural EngineerKiewit Nuclear Solutionsstatic and dynamic analysesANSYS APDLSAP2000GT STRUDLSTAAD ProLS-Dynabuilding foundationsequipment platformspipe racksmiscellaneous concrete and steel structuresquantitiescost estimatesregulatory requirementsregulatory endorsed industry codes and standardsKiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality AssuranceFEEDDetailed engineeringprocurementconstruction supportdesign criteria

Must be able to perform static and dynamic analyses using ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, LS-Dyna or similar, Must ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and regulatory endorsed industry codes and standards

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