Structural Engineer

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and interpret industry codes to support design development.
• Provide engineering support for fabrication of HBRR components.
• Perform structural analysis and calculations to support design or modification of hoisting and rigging tools.
• Ensure HFIR structural specifications and drawings are developed in accordance with applicable DOE and industry codes and standards.
• Provide written work package instructions to guide and document work activities.
• Provide field technical support to craft supervisors and craft personnel as needed.
• Provide technical support to other ongoing HFIR long term projects as needed.
• Ensure engineering design documents and drawings are completed and properly managed within HFIR Configuration Management processes.

Basic Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Structural Engineering (or Civil with concentration in structures or related engineering field) under an ABET accredited engineering curriculum
• A minimum of five years of demonstrated structural engineering experience
• Knowledgeable and proficient in material designs such as structural steel, stainless steel and concrete
• Strong understanding of material handling practices
• Proficiency in applying AISC, ACI, AWS, ASCE, ANSI, and other relevant codes and standards for facility design

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering with at least 10 years of experience in DOE nuclear facilities and/or commercial nuclear plants
• Experience with STAAD.Pro finite element analysis software
• Strong understanding of DOE Natural Phenomena Hazard codes and regulations, as well as structural design codes such as ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 349, and AISC N690
• Experience with seismic qualification, analysis, and evaluation in accordance with DOE-STD-1020, DOE-STD-1021, and the International Building Code (IBC)