Structural Design Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.

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Greenville, SC (SRPPF) on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 8, 2026 Last posted May 8, 2026
Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! This position is full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements.

  • Develop and review specifications and design criteria.

  • Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity.

  • Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients.

  • Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.

  • Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines.

  • Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.

  • Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals.

  • Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.

Requirements

  • Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum five (5) years of work-related experience.

  • Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

  • Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

  • Intermediate knowledge of performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures.

  • Intermediate knowledge of one or more of the following structural design software: STAAD, STAADPro and RISA3D.

  • Intermediate knowledge of Mathcad.

  • Intermediate knowledge of:

    • Analyzing complex structures

    • Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations

    • Dynamic analysis and design

    • Blast design

    • Computer modeling and analysis

Desired Skills

  • Professional Engineer license.

  • Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1.

  • Practical field experience.

  • Proficiency in the use of STAADPro and Mathcad.

  • EPC project experience for the following industries:

    • U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

    • Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

    • Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

About the Site

Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (http://fluor.com).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

  • Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

  • Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

  • Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

  • Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Analyze, develop, and review structural designs for complex projects, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy.

Job title

Structural Design Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

other (federal contractor)

Location requirements

Greenville, SC; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringstructural analysisSTAADMathcadseismic loading

Preferred skills

professional engineer licensenqa-1nuclear designfield experienceepc project

Specializations

structural engineeringcivil engineeringnuclear facilitiesdesign softwaredynamic analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Greenville, SC, USA

On-site City