Structural Engineer I

The Structural/Mechanical Engineer to support its Corporate Engineering Center (CEC) with a specific emphasis on design and engineering activities related to the safe operation and maintenance of Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP), which is located in Covert, MI and planned to restart in early 2026. The position is offered at the Company’s KPS Technology Campus in Camden, NJ, and it requires limited travel to PNP on an as-needed basis.

Location: Camden, NJ

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with site personnel at PNP and members of Holtec’s Corporate Engineering Center (CEC) to implement and support plant design changes.
• Perform structural and mechanical analyses in accordance with plant design basis requirements and applicable nuclear industry codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, engineering evaluations, and design documentation to support plant modifications and operational needs.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, and other technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries and participate in ensuring adherence to licensing and safety requirements.
• Investigate and resolve emergent engineering issues impacting plant systems, structures, and components.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Holtec to support ongoing engineering activities.
• Provide additional engineering support to Holtec’s Nuclear Power Division (NPD) and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Division as needed.

Minimum Technical Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in designing and analyzing reinforced concrete and/or fabricated metal structures
• Knowledge of numerical analysis methods (e.g., finite element analysis)
• Capable of reading shop/fabrication, assembly, and structural drawings
• Display creative thinking and analytical skills to resolve design issues effectively
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
  • Desirable Additional Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of professional experience in engineering related field
• Prior experience in nuclear industry
• Knowledge of structural design codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AISC, ACI, ASCE)
• Experience using ANSYS Workbench, STAAD.Pro and/or LS-DYNA software
• Knowledge of material failure mechanisms such as fatigue, brittle fracture, and creep Knowledge of earthquake engineering and/or experience with seismic analysis methods

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits go beyond the basics, reflecting our commitment to supporting your whole self…your health, your future, and your career growth. This includes:

Compensation: Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $90,000-$110,000 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
• Training and educational assistance

If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec—a generation ahead by design™.