Structural Engineer

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Structural Engineer to join our team. 

Position Description

A structural engineer at Oklo is responsible for design, analysis, and construction of buildings and structural components. 

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Design and evaluate structural elements for components within the reactor with considerations of other complex phenomena such as irradiation, high temperatures, etc.
• Design structural elements of a building and other large, static structures, including structural framing and the foundation system.
• Develop structural designs that consider energy efficiency, feasibility of construction, building code requirements, and cost minimization.
• Familiar with industry codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, AWS, ASME, etc.
• Analyze structural elements to predict the impact of live load, dead load, and environmental loads such as wind, thermal, and seismic.
• Use structural analysis to propose changes and iterate on the design of structural elements.
• Provide input on construction-site investigation.
• Collaborate with our engineering team and contracted architects to develop construction plans and blueprints.
• Collaborate with our operations team to create and manage a construction project.
• Document work using modern tools and techniques, and write well-written, thoughtful technical reports. 

Competencies

We are looking for a structural engineer that is:

• Passionate about clean energy and making advanced fission a reality
• Knowledgeable about structural design, analysis, and construction
• Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us
• Willing to think differently and learn quickly
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
• Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before 
• An excellent writer who can communicate technical concepts in modern active voice

Who you are:

A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring …