About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level structural engineering role offers hands-on experience on nuclear facility design, plant betterment, and associated modifications. You will join a multi-discipline engineering team and support structural engineering deliverables across design and field phases.

• Prepare structural design calculations and supporting documentation
• Develop and review specifications and technical notes
• Support designers with drawing development and QA review
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment/piping supports, and foundations using industry-standard tools
• Evaluate loading conditions including wind and seismic effects
• Participate in design reviews and (when required) site visits for construction coordination and field verification
• Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural engineers

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Qualifications — Essential

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering
• Strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete
• Completion of coursework in steel and concrete design
• Familiarity with producing technical plans, drawings, and calculation deliverables
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office applications

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Valued (but not required) — Nice to Have

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed or Engineer-in-Training designation
• Experience preparing structural calculation packages and supporting documentation
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., Mathcad, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, SAFE, GT STRUDL, ANSYS)
• Working knowledge of design codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, ACI 349)
• Interest or experience with automation, programming, or AI-assisted tools for engineering workflows

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Location & Work Authorization

• Position location: Richland, WA (onsite / client sites as required)
• Confidential Client does not sponsor work authorization for this position. Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship should apply.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (posted): $62,998 - $90,586 per year
• Eligible positions may also participate in discretionary annual bonus opportunities
• Typical benefits include:
  • Health: medical, dental, vision
  • Life & accident insurance; disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k), tuition assistance, first professional licensure bonus, employee referral bonus
  • Paid Personal/Sick Time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave
  • Flexible work arrangements (role dependent)

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Why Join Our Client

Join a team working on nuclear projects that support clean, carbon-free energy: small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, plant life extension, and digital modernization. This role is designed to accelerate your technical growth through meaningful project assignments and mentorship in a safety- and innovation-focused environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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