Mechanical / Structural Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical / Structural Engineer will support the engineering and design work performed to support the design and development of various spent nuclear fuel storage and transport packages. Responsibilities include conducting mechanical/structural static and dynamic analyses, interface with designers, project engineers, and other analytical disciplines, and document structural analysis calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations in support of design, development and licensing in the structural discipline.
• Interface with designers, project engineers and other analytical disciplines (thermal, nuclear, etc.) to ensure the structural integrity of the design.
• Conduct finite element analyses on structures, systems and components using either commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA and/or by hand calculations using classical methods.
• The types of analyses required are linear and non-linear structural analysis, rigid body dynamics, modes and frequencies.
• Provide design solutions and verification methods.
• Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, design reviews, peer reviews and problem-solving meetings.
• Document structural analysis calculations and prepare related sections of the Safety Analysis Report (SAR) and/or Technical Reports as part of TN AMERICAS LLC’s licensing submittals to the NRC.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil/Structural) plus a minimum of 3-5 years of related engineering work experience.
• A Master's degree may be substituted for 1-2 years of related work experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in ANSYS and/or LS-DYNA.
• Experienced in applying ASME BPVC Section III (or VIII) Design by Stress Analysis provisions on results from FEA.
• A demonstrated background where quick thinking and problem solving plays a critical role.
• Excellent organization, planning and priority setting skills.
• Ability to communicate well with regulatory authority and clients.

Preferred

• More than 5 years of reactor site design engineering experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions, 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts, Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company, Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules, Numerous Training and Development opportunities, and more...