Facility Structural Engineer at Pantex

Integral to Pantex’s vital mission of national nuclear security is the integrity and resilience of our facilities. As a Facility Structural Engineer and Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority (CSE/TA) for assigned structural systems, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the very foundations of our operations are robust and reliable.This isn't a typical design position. While your expertise in structural design is a critical asset, your day-to-day work centers on the enduring health and performance of our existing plant infrastructure, some of which are under going significant redesigns. You'll be the go-to technical expert, applying your deep understanding of civil and structural engineering principles to safeguard our operations and support the continuous evolution of our site.

What You'll Do

Imagine a career where your structural engineering knowledge directly contributes to national security. As a Facility Structural Engineer, you will:

• Be the Technical Authority : As the CSE/TA for your assigned structural systems, you will provide comprehensive technical oversight and accountability for their operability, safety, and maintenance throughout their lifecycle. This includes assessing system health and performance, performing annual in-service inspections, and developing and implementing preventative measures to maintain structural integrity. You will hold overall technical responsibility for all aspects of structural operability and maintenanceactivities, ensuring strict compliance with relevant engineering practices, codes, and established safety authorization bases.
• Ensure Design Excellence and Maintain Integrity : Leverage your structural design experience to critically evaluate and interpret design changes and modifications, ensuring all new projects and upgrades seamlessly integrate with our existing infrastructure and uphold rigorous safety standards, guaranteeing that everystructural adjustment enhances, rather than compromises, our critical infrastructure. This involves understanding the nuances of how designs translate into real-world applications within a complex,operational environment.
• Develop Essential Technical Documentation and Specifications : You will be proficient with developingstructural drawings (plans, sections, and details) for various materials of construction (concrete, steel, masonry, cold-formed steel), structural calculations, equipment anchorage, report preparation, drafting (or oversight of drafting), and review of construction specifications (generally in the form of general notes on the drawings).
• Solve Complex Challenges : Tackle a diverse range of technical issues, from conducting detailed building evaluations and seismic analyses for existing structures to ensuring modifications to structures meet Department of Energy (DOE) and industry code requirements. You'll apply established engineering practices, codes, and standards to devise innovative and practical solutions that keep our facilities operating safely and efficiently.
• Hands-On Engagement : Your work will involve a dynamic blend of office-based analysis and vital field engagement. You'll conduct regular in-service inspections, thoroughly examining facilities to confirm their good condition and compliance with all requirements. This direct interaction with our physical infrastructure is essential to understanding its on going performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Contribute to a Larger Purpose : Participate in multifaceted projects, including those focused on maintaining and enhancing our current buildings and supporting complete plant redesign initiatives. Your contributions will directly enable Pantex to fulfill its mission of ensuring a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent for the nation.
  

Join Pantex and apply your structural engineering expertise to a mission that matters.

Minimum Job Requirements

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience,or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents thru ABET Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
• OR a Master's degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
• OR a PhD in engineering/science discipline with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
• There is a minimum GPA requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
  • Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
• Five or more years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment
• Ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures,design drawings and requirements, and facility systems, structures, and components
• Computer-aided design (CAD) or other 3D modeling experience
• Structural Modeling experience with STAAD Pro
• Must be able to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed underMinimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the rangemust meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in oneof the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower levelCareer Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearancestatus. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program(HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placementphysical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive andmaintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirementsfor access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. Allemployees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.