Civil Engineer III

Our client, Pinnacle, is seeking a Civil Engineer III in Mineral, VA.

Pay: $85 per hour

3+ year assignment

Top 3 Required Skills

1) Experience with design of steel and concrete structures or components (Pipes and conduits supports, Junction boxes support, foundations, etc.)

2) Familiar with industrial standards such as ACI, ASCE, ASME codes for lifting and rigging

3) Experience with seismic analysis and design for mounting components and equipment

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?

o Collaboration and cross-discipline communication – essential for coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and regulatory teams on integrated design solutions.

o Adaptability and problem-solving – to navigate evolving project scopes, legacy infrastructure constraints, and regulatory requirements.

o Attention to detail and documentation rigor – critical for ensuring design packages meet nuclear safety and compliance standards.

o Initiative and ownership – to proactively identify design risks, propose improvements, and drive tasks to completion.

o Stakeholder engagement – including the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and support field implementation teams.

Nice to Have Skills:

o Finite Element Modeling

o Experience as a Responsible Engineering at a Nuclear Facility

o Experience with Software (Mathcad, GTSTrudl, STADD, ANSyS)

o Nuclear Standard Design Process/Design Change qualification

o Nuclear power plant experience

o Familiarity with NRC regulations

High Level Project Overview:

o The North Anna Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) project is a long-term initiative to extend the plant’s operational life to 80 years through major system upgrades and infrastructure modernization. Design Engineers play a critical role in developing and executing technical solutions across mechanical, civil, and electrical scopes to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape the future of nuclear energy through innovative, safety-focused engineering.

Education:

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering required, Master’s Degree OR PE preferred