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Structural Engineer Principal | NEW GENERATION & Oversight Engineering

Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)·Columbus, OH·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Principal Structural Engineer supporting new generation and retrofit projects across gas, coal, and nuclear power plants. Define structural design criteria, perform complex analyses (gravity, wind, seismic, thermal, dynamic, fatigue), and deliver calculations, drawings, and specifications for buildings, foundations, equipment supports, and plant structures. Coordinate with internal teams and external AE/EPC firms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document structural design criteria and requirements for buildings, supports, foundations, steel framing, platforms, ladders, and access structures
  • Perform and review structural analyses and calculations including gravity, wind, seismic, thermal, dynamic, fatigue, and equipment-induced loads
  • Coordinate foundation and anchor design with geotechnical and civil inputs; verify equipment anchor loads, grout and anchorage details
  • Prepare and review structural drawings, connection details, material specifications, and fabrication/shop drawings
  • Interface with OEMs during RFx/procurement to confirm structural loadings, lift points, shipping/restraint needs, and installation constraints
  • Collaborate with Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and I&C teams to resolve structural interfaces, alignment, access, and maintenance requirements
  • Support construction and erection including shop drawing reviews, welding/NDT requirements, field inspections, NCR resolution, and as-built documentation
  • Evaluate retrofit/modification scopes and recommend reinforcement, bracing, or replacements to meet code and lifecycle requirements
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards and contribute to inspection and long-term asset management planning

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; 8+ years related structural engineering experience; strong knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design, connection design, and fabrication practices; competence with seismic, wind, thermal, and fatigue loading and relevant codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, AWS); understanding of dynamic and vibration effects from turbomachinery and implications for support design and isolation; familiarity with erection sequencing, rigging/lifting plans, temporary works, and field inspection protocols; strong technical writing and communication skills for multi-discipline coordination.

Desired

Experience with fossil or nuclear plant operations and design; advanced expertise in system production, control systems, or thermo-hydraulic systems; experience leading and managing projects across organizational boundaries.

Location

Approximately 25% travel including day trips and overnight stays (up to a week or more); work in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and operating machinery; mandatory safety gear required (hard hat, eye/hearing protection, steel-toed shoes with heels and non-slip soles).

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$117k–$151k/yr
LocationColumbus, OH
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Seismic DesignStructural SteelReinforced ConcreteWind LoadingFatigue AnalysisAISCACIAsce

About the company

Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)

An American Electric Power subsidiary operating the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant on Lake Michigan in southwest Michigan.

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