Structural Engineer | Dynamic Analysis & Soil-Structure Interaction

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly analytical Structural or Geotechnical Engineer with advanced knowledge in dynamic analysis and a passion for understanding how soil and structural systems interact. This is not a typical design role, it involves developing physics-based models that simulate complex behaviors in high-stakes environments, including seismic and extreme hazard scenarios.

If you’re driven by cutting-edge modeling, numerical simulation, and system-level thinking, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t align with every requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dynamic analyses including nonlinear soil behavior and structural response
• Build high-fidelity numerical models incorporating:
  • Soil-structure interaction
  • Contact behavior and boundary conditions
  • Internal and kinematic response mechanisms
  • Wave propagation in layered systems
• Evaluate infrastructure under natural hazards (earthquake, wind, tornado), factoring in uncertainty and performance variability
• Contribute to seismic hazard assessments including:
  • Time-history development and response spectra
  • Ground motion scaling and variability modeling
• Integrate geotechnical and structural data into unified engineering solutions

Requirements

• MS in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (PhD preferred)
• 3+ years of experience with dynamic analysis, finite element modeling, and simulation
• Proven background in technical project delivery, research, or publications
• Clear and concise technical writing and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Soil dynamics and pressure-dependent material behavior
  • Time-history and frequency-domain methods
  • Performance-based and nonlinear design approaches
  • Structural failure modes and damage modeling
  • Advanced FE tools and solution methods (implicit or explicit solvers)
• Experience with safety-critical or regulated projects
• Knowledge of nuclear infrastructure, radiation effects, or thermal degradation
• Exposure to probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) frameworks

Why Apply?

• Contribute to safety-critical, high-impact projects
• Work with top-tier experts on cutting-edge simulations
• Tackle complex engineering challenges with national significance
• Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative environment

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about solving dynamic engineering problems and working at the frontier of structural and geotechnical science, we’d love to hear from you.