About the role
We're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer who lives at the intersection of civil/structural design and heavy industrial hardware. You'll own the structural design of steel structures and industrial skids from concept through fabrication, working shoulder-to-shoulder with mechanical, process, and manufacturing teams. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who wants to see their drawings turn into steel — not sit in a review queue.
If you want to design structures that matter, move at the speed of a hardware company, and put your PE stamp on work that helps bring about the nuclear renaissance, we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do
- Own the structural design and analysis of steel structures, equipment supports, and industrial skids from concept through fabrication and installation.
- Perform structural analysis and code checks using RISA-3D and hand calculations; size members, connections, base plates, and anchorage.
- Develop and review fabrication drawings, connection details, and weldments; coordinate directly with fabricators and shops to resolve design and constructability issues.
- Apply IBC, AISC, ACI, and other governing structural codes and standards to design decisions and analyses.
- Design steel-framed structures, platforms, skid frames, and foundations to meet strength, serviceability, and seismic requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical, process, and manufacturing engineers to integrate structural design with piping, equipment, and layout constraints.
- Produce clear, defensible design calculations and documentation that support internal design reviews and external licensing where required.
- Support field and shop questions during fabrication and construction, and drive design changes when reality demands them.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of professional structural engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and other structural codes and standards.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software, including RISA-3D.
- Experience creating and working with fabrication drawings.
- Experience with industrial skid design and steel structure design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), in Texas and/or Idaho.
- Familiarity with AISC N690 (Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities).
- Experience in the nuclear industry.
Requirements
Must be based in the United States
Must be willing to work on-site at our headquarters in Austin, Texas
What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo
We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:
Extreme Ownership — You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.
A Passion for Solving Hard Problems — You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.
A Sense of Urgency — You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on technical level
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Corporate Gym Membership
Candidates only. No recruiters or agencies, please.
Additional Information:
Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.
About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated reactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.