Civil Engineer (Structural)

Duties

• As a Civil Engineer, the successful candidate will perform evaluations of highly complex civil engineering related issues (e.g., design, qualification, operation, and testing of important safety structures, systems and components) to support applicant or licensee implementation of NRC regulations and requirements and to support pre-licensing and reviews and changes in existing licenses. Uses technical expertise in civil engineering to support operating or construction experience reviews, inspection and enforcement activities, and development of regulations and regulatory guidance. Such duties include but are not limited to: Evaluates requests for: Construction Permit, Operating License, Design Certification and License Amendments; and develops the technical basis that provides a reasonable assurance that the request maintains the level of safety that is compliant with regulatory requirements. Uses risk-informed decision-making and risk developed insights in establishing the depth and breadth of the technical evaluations of structures and components. Uses risk-informed decision-making and risk developed insights in establishing the depth and breadth of the technical evaluations of structures and components. Reviews linear and non-linear analysis performed by the applicant using complex computer codes. Develops technical evaluations that support a reasonable assurance of safety findings through compliance with the regulatory requirements. Participates in the response to and resolution of construction or operating experience issues. Maintains cognizance of industry codes and standards related to assigned areas of responsibility. Identifies the need for contractor support to complement existing resources and expertise necessary to accomplish objectives in assigned areas of responsibility.