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Civil Engineering Supervisor, New Nuclear

Energy Northwest·Richland, WA·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead civil and structural design activities for the Xe-100 advanced reactor project at Energy Northwest's brownfield nuclear site in Richland, Washington. This supervisor role combines hands-on engineering expertise with team leadership, overseeing owner's engineer activities, design reviews, and construction support for first-of-a-kind nuclear deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil and structural design for major site facilities and nuclear structures
  • Direct foundation engineering, seismic isolation systems, and seismic design for nuclear and balance of plant structures
  • Conduct geotechnical investigations and soil structure interaction analysis
  • Develop building layouts, load paths, and structural configurations
  • Coordinate with licensing, safety analysis, and multi-disciplinary design teams
  • Oversee engineering deliverables from partners and subcontractors
  • Supervise owner's engineer activities and provide construction oversight
  • Participate in design reviews for new reactor technologies
  • Support progressive design/build contracts and construction efforts
  • Interpret and review NRC regulations, NEI, and EPRI documents
  • Manage assigned engineering staff, develop personnel strategies, conduct performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited college/university
  • Minimum six years of related technical experience (or master's degree may substitute up to two years)
  • Experience with nuclear, industrial, or heavy infrastructure projects
  • Ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts for large capital projects
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working in fast-paced development environments

Desired

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
  • Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license
  • Knowledge of seismic design, geotechnical engineering, and complex foundations
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Location

Richland, Washington; onsite role with owner's engineer and construction site oversight responsibilities.

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$145k–$218k/yr
LocationRichland, WA
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Training & Certifications

PE License

Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringStructural DesignSeismic DesignGeotechnical EngineeringNRC Regulations

About the company

Energy Northwest

A Washington State public power joint operating agency running the Columbia Generating Station, the Pacific Northwest's only commercial nuclear plant.

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