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Fluor Nuclear Structural Engineer in Houston, Texas
Nuclear Structural Engineer
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Location :
United States, Houston, Texas
Job skills Engineering and Project Management
Type Contract
Job id 167618
Salary Negotiable
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Taylor Cochran
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Senior Nuclear Engineer – Where Your Expertise Shapes the Future of Nuclear Energy
Are you a seasoned nuclear engineering leader ready to influence mission‑critical projects, mentor the next generation of engineers, and deliver solutions in one of the world’s most tightly regulated and impactful industries? This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, high‑visibility nuclear initiatives where safety, precision, and technical excellence are non‑negotiable—and where your leadership truly matters.
If you thrive in environments that value nuclear safety culture, regulatory rigor, autonomy, and expert‑level problem solving, you’ll feel right at home. We’re seeking a forward‑thinking nuclear professional who brings technical authority, collaboration, and strategic insight to every project. If you’re ready to take the next step in your nuclear engineering career, this is your moment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and review project estimates, schedules, progress reports, and workforce forecasts for nuclear facilities and programs
Establish, track, and monitor nuclear material key quantities; provide detailed analysis and forward‑looking forecasts
Develop and review nuclear‑grade specifications, including design criteria compliant with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Participate in nuclear equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities, including vendor technical evaluations
Perform and verify complex nuclear engineering calculations, specify safety‑related equipment, and resolve high‑difficulty technical challenges
Serve as a Supervising Lead, providing direction and oversight to discipline leads and mentoring junior engineers; deliver coaching and performance input
Analyze issues of varying complexity within nuclear environments and make independent recommendations aligned with project objectives, safety standards, and regulatory commitments
Support and uphold nuclear safety culture, quality assurance requirements, and configuration control throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
Accredited four‑year engineering degree (or global equivalent) with required nuclear industry experience and 16+ years of relevant engineering experience
Demonstrated experience working on nuclear power, DOE, commercial nuclear, fuel cycle, or other nuclear‑regulated projects
Strong communication skills across internal teams, executive leadership, clients, regulators, vendors, contractors, and site personnel
Deep technical knowledge applicable to nuclear engineering disciplines and nuclear facility standards
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national nuclear statutes, regulations, and guidelines
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities in high‑accountability environments
Professional engineering registration and technical society membership preferred
Advanced knowledge of nuclear discipline codes and standards, material qualification requirements, availability, and cost considerations
Proven experience with effort‑hour estimating, staffing forecasts, and resource planning for nuclear projects
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead large‑scale, complex nuclear projects from initiation through close‑out
Expertise in nuclear project setup, schedule development, progress tracking, reporting, and final close‑out
Practical field experience in nuclear or radiological environments
Intermediate computer/software proficiency (Word, Excel, email, presentation tools)
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