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Full Time Nuclear Structural Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

Aalo Atomics

Senior Structural Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$115K/yr

Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe ... About the role The Senior Structural Engineer will support the structural design and analysis of ...

AECOM

Structural Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Join us. AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer to support our multi-disciplinary design team ... nuclear technologies. This includes being a part of the first-of-a-kind program with AECOM partners ...

AECOM

Structural Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Join us. AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer to support our multi-disciplinary design team ... nuclear technologies. This includes being a part of the first-of-a-kind program with AECOM partners ...

EchoLink

Structural Engineer

Taylor, TX

Structural Engineer (Semiconductor Plant Project) - Mid to Senior Level Job Type: Full-Time Location: Taylor, TX Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Structural Engineer to ...

Cushing Terrell

Structural Engineer

Austin, TX

$95K - $135K/yr

This position offers the opportunity to drive structural engineering excellence, manage complex ... Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing ...

Black & Veatch

Structural Water Engineer

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Yes Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black ... This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and ...

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How much do full time nuclear structural engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time nuclear structural engineer in Austin, TX is $98,526.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,300.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Nuclear Structural Engineer vs Nuclear Mechanical Engineer?

AspectFull Time Nuclear Structural EngineerNuclear Mechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesigning and analyzing nuclear plant structures, safety assessmentsDesigning mechanical systems, heat transfer, and fluid systems in nuclear facilities
Industry UsageUsed in nuclear plant construction, safety, and structural integrityUsed in cooling systems, turbines, and mechanical components of nuclear plants

The Full Time Nuclear Structural Engineer focuses on the structural integrity and safety of nuclear facilities, while the Nuclear Mechanical Engineer specializes in mechanical systems like cooling and turbines. Both roles require engineering credentials and work within the nuclear industry, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Nuclear Structural Engineer job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $98,526 per year, or $47.4 per hour.

Senior Structural Engineer

Aalo Atomics

Austin, TX • On-site

$115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated reactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we're rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world's first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.
About the role
The Senior Structural Engineer will support the structural design and analysis of the Aalo reactor building and associated structures. This role is responsible for developing design criteria, performing advanced analyses, and ensuring regulatory-ready documentation that can support DOE safety basis and NRC licensing requirements. The position will operate in a fast-paced environment where design, analysis, and documentation occur in parallel.
What you'll do
  • Support the structural design basis for the Aalo reactor building and supporting structures, including load combinations, code applicability, and design criteria documents that carry across the fleet.
  • Support seismic design and qualification per DOE-STD-1020 and ASCE 4/43, including response spectrum and time-history analysis of safety-related structures and SSCs.
  • Develop and review structural calculation packages, stress reports, and design drawings to a standard suitable for DOE safety basis or NRC licensing review.
  • Drive structural input into modular and factory-built configurations, including transportation and handling load cases, lifting and rigging analyses, and field-joint design for shop-to-site assembly.
  • Perform finite element analysis (static, modal, response spectrum, time-history) for reinforced concrete, structural steel, and steel-plate composite elements using ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, or equivalent.
  • Coordinate with external geotechnical and civil consultants on site-specific items such as foundations, soil-structure interaction inputs, and excavation support, without owning those scopes directly.
  • Review vendor structural deliverables (shop drawings, weld procedures per AWS D1.1 and AISC N690, NDE plans) and resolve technical questions from EPC and manufacturing partners.

Required Qualifications
  • BS in Civil or Structural Engineering. MS or PhD preferred.
  • 8+ years of structural engineering experience, with preferably 4 years on nuclear or other safety-critical facilities (DOE nuclear, NRC-licensed plants, DoD critical infrastructure, LNG, or comparable).
  • Demonstrated ownership of structural calculation packages that have passed independent design verification or regulatory review.
  • Working knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318/349, AISC 360/N690, and ASCE 4/43.
  • Proficiency with at least one major FEA package and the hand-calculation discipline to sanity-check FEA output.
  • Licensed PE (or actively pursuing licensure) in a US jurisdiction.
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where design, analysis, and documentation run in parallel rather than in sequence.

Preferred Skills
  • Direct experience with precast concrete and/or steel-plate composite (SC) modular construction.
  • Familiarity with sodium-cooled reactor structural considerations: thermal cycling, sodium spill and fire load cases, and secondary containment structural response.
  • Background in modular, transportable, or factory-built nuclear systems, including managing the design transitions between shop fabrication, transport, and field installation.
  • Site-specific seismic hazard literacy: SSHAC study products, CEUS-SSC, and how they translate into design ground motions.
  • Familiarity with NQA-1 quality program requirements for engineering work.
  • Working knowledge of configuration management tools (Jama Connect, Teamcenter, or similar).
  • Background that bridges structural and nuclear disciplines, or willingness to build into the nuclear side rapidly.

Requirements
Must be based in the United States
Must be willing to work on-site at our headquarters in Austin, Texas
What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo
We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:
Extreme Ownership - You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.
A Passion for Solving Hard Problems - You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.
A Sense of Urgency - You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.
What We Offer
Competitive salary starting at $115,000
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Corporate Gym Membership
Candidates only. No recruiters or agencies, please.
Additional Information:
Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.

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