Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Senior Structural Engineer position located in Richland, WA.

Full Time Office / Project - No Telework offered
US Citizenship Required

Position Summary:
Originate and check complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, material requisitions.
Reviews and coordinates technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
Prepare technical reports related to specific design issues.
Manage specifically assigned project activities.
Assist in constructability reviews.
Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports.
Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate engineers and designers.
Schedule and coordinate off-project review requirements for engineering deliverables.
Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with client, suppliers, construction, etc.

Basic Qualifications:
BS in structural/civil engineering from an accredited university or college, and 9 years progressive related experience, in lieu of a degree 15 years of related experience.
Prior experience working in a Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
US Citizenship Required
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to independently execute the detailed design of complex steel and/or concrete structures.
Thorough knowledge and application of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318, and ASCE 7.
Proficient in the use of structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL or SAP 2000
Experience with CADD applications, such as MicroStation or AutoCad.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures.
Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.
Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning and organizational skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications;
Proficient in the use of Mathcad or similar software.
Thorough knowledge of the provisions of ACI 349, AISC N690, ASCE 4-98, ASCE 7, and IBC codes.
Familiar with Bechtel standard programs, such as ME-035, Base Plate II.
Experience in the structural design of Nuclear and/or DOE facilities.
Experience with managing discipline software life cycle documentation.
Necessary skills to present technical subjects with competence and confidence.
Experience in resolving field problems associated with proposed changes from Construction and working through Non-Conformances.