Sr. Structural Engineer

Place of work: Camden (NJ)

Job Description:

Holtec International seeks a qualified Senior 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.

The Senior Structural/Mechanical Engineer will work closely with the site personnel at PNP and other members of Holtec’s CEC to implement plant design changes, respond to regulator requests, and resolve emergent engineering issues affecting the plant. The position involves performing various structural/mechanical calculations in accordance with the plant design basis and/or nuclear industry standards, preparing detailed technical reports and engineering assessments, reviewing drawings and engineering products prepared by others, and mentoring junior staff members. Depending on circumstances at PNP, this position may also support wider engineering activities in Holtec’s Nuclear Power Division (NPD) and/or Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Division as time permits.

Minimum Technical Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of professional experience in engineering related field

• Knowledge of structural design codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AISC, ACI, ASCE)

• Experience with 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:

• Advanced Degree in Civil or Structural or Mechanical Engineering

• Prior experience in nuclear industry

• 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

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 Annually

Holtec International offers a competitive benefits package to eligible associates, which includes:

• 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

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained at: www.holtec.com. Interested candidates should submit their resume along with at least one reference.