Civil/Structural Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field is required
• Four (4) years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience is required
• Fundamental of Engineering (FE) and/or Professional Engineer's license is preferred

• Structural design/analysis of buildings, foundations, or non-building industrial structures (e.g., pipe racks)
• Application of codes and structural design standards (AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, etc.)
• Use of structural analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, SAP2000, ETABS, RISA, STAAD.Pro, or similar)
• Preparation and/or review of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Management or significant contribution to technical projects (e.g., responsible engineer)
• Developing technical solutions to challenging structural engineering problems

• Non-building and/or mechanical projects
• Soil mechanics and/or structural dynamics
• Nuclear power plant system/design engineering

• Aptitude and desire to work outside of your engineering discipline(s) and quickly learn new concepts
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work to meet commitments
• Strong analytical skills with fundamental understanding of the underlying first principles of engineering
• Ability to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management
• Solution oriented with a goal of enabling our client’s success
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Persistent, questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in others

• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Locations: Alexandria VA (HQ), East Lyme CT, Burlington MA, or Salt Lake City UT

Travel: 10-20% as required by project assignments, including client sites, test facilities, regulatory meetings, and visits between MPR offices

Work Environment: Collaborative and technically rigorous—you'll lead multiple concurrent projects across different reactor technologies, mentor engineers across technical domains, and continuously expand your expertise while maintaining independence from vendor-specific approaches

Founded in 1964, MPR Associates provides independent engineering and consulting services to clients in the power and energy, federal, and life sciences sectors.

The firm operates throughout the United States and internationally, making challenging projects successful by delivering safe and reliable technical solutions across the entire project lifecycle.

Our independence from any single technology vendor or corporate parent allows us to provide objective technical advice and maintain broad expertise across the nuclear industry.

What truly sets MPR apart from our peers is:

The Work: Work across multiple reactor technologies—advanced fission, fusion, operating plants, and research facilities—rather than narrowing into one vendor's design.

You'll serve as an independent technical authority using first-principles problem-solving, not repetitive vendor-specific calculations.

A broad client base means direct interaction with reactor developers, plant owners, regulators, and research institutions—and insulation from the fate of any single technology.

You'll also have autonomy to identify and pursue new projects that align with your expertise and interests.

The Culture Technical rigor and first-principles thinking define MPR's approach—not vendor procedures or corporate mandates.

You will work alongside bright, motivated engineers and project managers across mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and materials disciplines.

Questioning attitudes and constructive feedback are valued here; technical accuracy matters more than hierarchy.

It's a high-performance culture built on trust and respect since 1964.

Career Development Establish yourself as a recognized technical authority across nuclear engineering, not just within one reactor concept.

You'll maintain technical breadth that keeps you relevant regardless of which technologies succeed commercially while growing as a leader through mentorship, project management, client engagement, and business development.

MPR Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other classification as required by applicable laws.

MPR is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer.