Senior Mechanical Analyst Energy - Remote

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Analyst Energy – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs and validates structural and fluid dynamics models for small modular reactors and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects.
• Performs structural analysis and steady-state and transient computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of single and multiphase flow to verify safety and performance requirements for small modular reactors.
• Evaluates CFD simulations and coupled fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analyses to assess the structural integrity of critical reactor systems.
• Upskills early-career engineers and mentor engineers at multiple experience levels on CFD modelling and troubleshooting.
• Prepares, checks and/or approves CFD and mechanical structural analysis calculations.
• Ensures that design deliverables are of a high standard and compliant with relevant standards, regulations and customer specific standards, including nuclear quality assurance standards.
• Produces documentation that is technically accurate, grammatically correct, correctly formatted and professionally presented.
• Develops resolutions to technical issues and ensure necessary change control is implemented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years post-baccalaureate experience.
• Engineering support to nuclear facility design, construction or operations.
• Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of key NRC regulations, design codes and standards for commercial nuclear facilities required.
• Expert user of related design software codes, including ANSYS FLUENT/CFX and GOTHIC.
• Design for Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects preferred.
• Design for Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities preferred.
• Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Expert user of ANSYS FLUENT/CFX and GOTHIC.
• Experience with nuclear reactor projects.
• Experience with nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
• Experience with Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Benefits

• Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $113,000 - $188,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full time