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Nuclear Civil Design Engineer SME

ReNuke Services, Inc., Seneca, SC, United States


ReNuke Services is seeking a Nuclear Civil Design Engineer SME (Subject Matter Expert) for our client’s site in Seneca, SC.

This position serves as the Civil/Structural Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a nuclear generating station, providing authoritative technical leadership in the design, analysis, evaluation, and long‑term integrity of plant structures and civil systems. The role is responsible for resolving the most complex and high‑risk engineering challenges, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements, and maintaining the structural design basis of safety‑related and non‑safety‑related systems. The SME operates with a high degree of autonomy, is recognized as a technical authority across the organization, and influences engineering standards, design practices, and strategic decisions that impact plant safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for civil/structural engineering matters, providing expert guidance on complex design, analysis, and field issues

Lead the evaluation and resolution of significant structural concerns, including degraded, non-conforming, or safety‑related conditions

Oversee and approve complex engineering analyses, calculations, and design change packages affecting critical plant structures

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ACI, AISC, ASCE) and nuclear regulatory requirements, including NRC regulations and guidance

Maintain ownership of civil/structural design basis, including validation, updates, and configuration control of critical documentation

Provide technical leadership in seismic qualification, structural integrity evaluations, and risk‑informed engineering decisions

Support and lead engineering efforts during refueling outages, including emergent issue resolution and field engineering support

Drive long‑term asset management strategies, including aging management, life extension, and structural health monitoring programs

Lead or support root cause analyses and corrective action development for significant events or conditions adverse to quality

Review and approve vendor and contractor deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with plant requirements

Interface with regulatory agencies during audits, inspections, and technical reviews, serving as the civil/structural engineering representative

Mentor and develop engineering staff, providing guidance on technical standards, best practices, and professional development

Influence engineering processes, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Support capital projects, system upgrades, and major modifications as the lead civil/structural technical authority

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