Structural Design Engineer (SE) - Los Angeles

The role

You will lead structural design and analysis for a state-of-the-art enrichment facility from concept through commissioning. You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines to develop detailed structural designs, specifications, and drawings.

What you will do

• Lead structural design and analysis including establishing structural design criteria, performing detailed calculations, and analyzing systems.
• Ensure compliance with NRC, ASME, ANSI, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, architectural, electrical, and chemical engineers to design and integrate safe and performant structural solutions.
• Prepare and review code-compliant designs up to permit level.
• Create comprehensive drawing sets, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Review and approve work by junior engineers, BIM specialists, and contractors.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) as needed.
• Provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning.
• Respond to RFIs, city plan checks, submittals, and on-site inspections.
• Contribute to project concept development, feasibility studies, and scope definition.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or similar discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license is required.
• Experience working with reinforced concrete, steel structures, and seismic analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach.
• Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions.
• Experience on large scale, mission critical construction projects.
• Experience with construction and cost estimating processes.
• Construction administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals.
• Experience with local/state code compliance.
• Knowledge of the California Building Code, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, NDS, AISC, and TMS.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.