Nuclear Civil Design Engineer SME

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. This 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 and is recognized as a technical authority across the organization, influencing 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