Contract Nuclear Structural Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Position Overview: We are seeking a licensed and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our team. This role will focus primarily on semiconductor projects, with opportunities to work in related industries such as manufacturing, cleanroom, industrial, and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment and will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle—from conceptual design through construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the structural engineering scope of projects, ensuring code compliance and technical accuracy
• Develop structural designs and produce construction documents for concrete, steel, and masonry structures
• Perform detailed load calculations, structural analysis, and design of building components
• Review and stamp engineering drawings and specifications
• Redline and review work completed by junior engineers, designers, and drafters
• Coordinate closely with in-house architectural, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure cohesive design solutions
• Participate in job site walks to assess existing conditions, confirm field dimensions, and support construction progress
• Attend and contribute design reviews, presenting structural concepts and resolving design challenges
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings to align structural design with other engineering and architectural systems
• Participate in construction administration (e.g. RFI’s and Submittals)
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current codes, standards, and industry best practices (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, etc.) 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5+ years of experience in structural design, with a preference for semiconductor or industrial project experience
• Proficiency in structural analysis and modeling software such as: RISA
• Proficiency in Revit for BIM coordination (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Navisworks for coordination and clash detection
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu for markups and document review
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environment design
• Knowledge of vibration-sensitive structural systems and foundations
• Experience with seismic design considerations and detailing
• Familiarity with fabrication and construction means & methods
• LEED accreditation or knowledge of sustainable design practices (a plus)

Industrial Design offers full benefits including Health/Dental/Vision insurance (single and family), PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k, and 401k matching.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement – Industrial Design recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Industrial Design is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. 

Applicants please note: This position requires US work authorization, and we are not looking for out of country/outsourced support or remote workers of any kind. This opening is for local candidates residing in the metro phoenix area or those willing to self-relocate to this area only. All positions listed are full time in office roles with no opportunity for hybrid or work from home accommodations. If you are looking to work remote, please do not apply.

All Staffing Agencies please take note:

Industrial Design LLC will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from any person/source other than directly from an individual candidate. All unsolicited resumes or applications provided to Industrial Design LLC by any method (Postal mail, Email Fax or Text), including directly to Industrial design by courier or personal delivery will be considered as property of Industrial Design LLC. Industrial Design will never pay a fee or commission for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or application. Any submission of an unsolicited resume or application which has delivered to Industrial Design which originates from an agency will be considered to have been referred by the agency free of any charges, fees or commissions. All agencies must obtain written approval from Industrial Design’s Principal, in advance, prior to submission any resumes or applications. Submissions then will only be permitted in conjunction with a fully executed service contract in place between the agency and Industrial Design LLC; service contracts will be specific to exact job openings only. Industrial Design LLC will not pay a fee or commission to any agency or agent that does not have a valid service agreement in place prior to communications related to the open position and potential candidate for that position. Agency agreements must be signed by the Principal member of Industrial Design LLC to be valid, no other Industrial Design LLC employee, representative or member is authorized to bind Industrial Design LLC to any agreements or contracts, written or verbal, regarding the placement of employment candidates by any agency or agent; these aforementioned conditions included any full time, part time, contract, temp to hire and staff augmentation position within Industrial Design LLC.