Principal Structural Engineer

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

The Design Engineering Department is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer with proven experience in the design and analysis of non-building structures.  This includes concrete and steel infrastructure such as industrial platforms, misc. supports, equipment foundations, and related civil/structural works. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in structural concrete design, shallow foundations, and non-building steel structures, and will be comfortable taking projects from concept through construction. This includes preparation of calculations, reports, specifications, checking of drawings and field trips to the site.  Work will need to be completed in accordance with NNSS procedures and Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete and structural steel systems for non-building applications.
• Design and detail concrete foundations, retaining systems, tanks, pits, and specialty industrial structures.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Review and sign drawings, calculations, and design documents as the responsible engineer of record.
• Collaborate with multi discipline engineers, and contractors to ensure constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct field inspections, site assessments, and provide engineering support during construction.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, etc.).
• Devise solutions to highly complex technical problems of broad scope. Solutions may require resolving conflicting customer expectations and design requirements, utilizing unconventional technology and materials, and cross-disciplinary integration. 
• Interpret and adapt guidelines for specific cases. 
• Evaluate processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve performance. 
• Conduct or lead research; develops and designs new instrumentation, equipment, and procedures for testing and solving problems; presents papers; and keeps abreast of new technological developments, methods or materials, keeping management informed of important new advances. 
• Ensure deliverables comply with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management. 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
  • Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
  • Or Professional Engineer license
• Plus at least 9 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position.
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. 
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

MSTS is req