Structural Engineer

About the Role

You will play a critical role in translating conceptual designs into engineered, manufacturable structures that meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements—helping to pioneer scalable clean energy systems built for resilience and global deployment. The Structural Engineer will lead the structural design, analysis, and verification of Hadron Energy’s micro modular reactor systems, enclosures, and supporting infrastructure. This individual will work closely with mechanical, thermal, and civil engineers to ensure structural integrity under normal, seismic, and extreme loading conditions. • Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and manufacturing teams to ensure structures are optimized for assembly, transportability, and modular production • Support prototype testing, validation, and design modifications as part of the development cycle • Support the selection and qualification of structural materials for high-temperature and radiation environments • Design and analyze structural systems for reactor modules, enclosures, transport frames, and balance-of-plant components • Coordinate with external vendors, fabricators, and inspectors to verify design intent and quality standards • Conduct seismic, wind, and load analyses in accordance with applicable building codes and nuclear safety requirements • Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural integrity, stresses, fatigue, and thermal effects • Prepare design documentation and reports for internal reviews and regulatory submissions • Contribute to design reviews, safety evaluations, and multidisciplinary integration meetings • Develop and review structural drawings, calculations, and material specifications in compliance with ASME, AISC, and NRC standards

Key Responsibilities

• ▸structural design
• ▸fea
• ▸load analysis
• ▸vendor coordination
• ▸regulatory reporting
• ▸design reviews

What You Bring

This is a full-time on-site role for a Structural Engineer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in structural analysis, design, and materials engineering who are passionate about advancing nuclear innovation through precision engineering and safety-focused design. • Proficiency in FEA and CAD tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent • Familiarity with nuclear, aerospace, or heavy-industry design requirements is a plus • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering • 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis for industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects • Strong understanding of ASME, AISC, and building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, etc.) • Knowledge of welded structures, pressure boundaries, and high-reliability materials • Experience with seismic, vibration, and dynamic load analyses • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation capabilities • Strong communication and teamwork skills with cross-functional engineering teams

Requirements

• ▸ansys
• ▸abaqus
• ▸engineering degree
• ▸5+ years
• ▸asme
• ▸problem solving

Work Environment

Onsite