Structural Engineer Design Authority/SME

Spectra Tech, Inc. is looking for a Structural Engineer Design Authority/SME for Richland, WA.

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer Design Authority/SME to support the Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure project. This position will serve as the Structural Engineering Design Authority/Subject Matter Expert for the Advanced Modular Pretreatment System (AMPS), part of the Direct Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW)/AMPS Engineering Team. The role requires advanced subject matter expertise and a deep understanding of structural engineering principles, especially related to codes and standards used in nuclear facility design and operations.

• Serve as the group Structural Design Authority within a multi-discipline Design Authority team.
• Provide discipline-specific guidance and design review oversight throughout the design, fabrication, testing, and construction phases.
• Aid engineering and project management with technical work plans and design execution.
• Review new designs developed by the Architect/Engineer and perform technical document evaluations.
• Interface with the Engineering Discipline Lead (EDL) to facilitate effective design reviews.
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final design engineering contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates).
• Perform structural analysis and calculations; prepare technical reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Review construction drawings and plans; provide construction support through field inspections and investigations.
• Apply knowledge of structural codes and standards including IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, and ACI.
• Collaborate across engineering and technical disciplines and interact professionally with clients and their representatives.
• Maintain technical competence and stay current on relevant tools, methodologies, and standards.
• Support project delivery by identifying appropriate discipline-specific inputs, engineering processes, procedures, and standards.
• Attend project meetings as required.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)-preferably licensed in the State of Washington.
• Extensive knowledge and application of Hanford Field Office orders, codes, and standards.
• Proficient in structural design of Safety Significant nuclear facilities.
• Experience with seismic design in relation to Hanford's 200 East and 200 West Areas.
• Skilled in the use of structural analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, STAAD).
• Experience developing nuclear safety basis documentation.
• Familiarity with both design and construction phases of nuclear facility projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (required).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil/structural engineering.