Advanced degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
Ph.D. with 12+ years, MS with 15+ years, or BS with 18+ years of related experience.
Current registration as a Professional Engineer in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering.
Mastered technical field and recognized as an internal expert.
Significant experience in design and analysis of pressure equipment in nuclear and process industries.
Responsibilities
Provide structural mechanics expertise to design engineering teams.
Lead the qualification of equipment through seismic analysis and testing.
Conduct advanced FEA stress-strain and impact analyses for complex structures.
Develop and implement risk-informed inspection programs and failure analysis.
Mentor junior engineers and communicate technical results effectively.
Create project plans including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements.
Represent the company in technical groups and professional societies.
Benefits
Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Senior Fellow Engineer About the Job
Duration of the Contract: (1) year with the option to extend for (2) additional (1) year option years.
Client Location: Aiken, SC 29801
Candidate Location: 100% Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.
Work Hours: 6:45a-5:15p Mon-Thurs
Job ID : 1470
Work Hours : Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week nd four days on week BB. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.
Duties : Provide Structural Mechanics subject matter expertise to Design Engineering staff. Primary responsibilities include equipment qualification (seismic analysis and testing), advanced FEA stress-strain analysis, impact analysis, dynamic loads, design of structures, systems and components, extreme load engineering (seismic, explosion analysis, impact, jet and fragment interaction and whip effects), risk-informed inspection programs, failure analysis, field support and trouble-shooting, and mechanical integrity. Engineering services shall be provided using client processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by client. Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge data bases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of our client needs in filed of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems. Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional areas of technical expertise.
Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions. Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort. Is often ahead of management in recognizing need. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form. Represent the company and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills. Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.
Education & Experience: An advance degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience - A Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience, OR a MS degree and 15+ years' experience, OR a BS degree and about 18+ years' experience, OR current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of these disciplines.(Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering.) Experience/Skills: Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field. Contributes to advancing knowledge.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field.
Contributes to advancing knowledge.
Significant experience in pressure equipment (piping and pipeline systems, vessels, and tanks), design, analysis, qualification, inspection, fitness-for-service and integrity management, failure analysis and repairs of systems and components in the nuclear power and the process industries, and in the DOE complex.
Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.
Significant experience in pressure equipment (piping and pipeline systems, vessels, and tanks), design, analysis, qualification, inspection, fitness-for-service and integrity management, failure analysis and repairs of systems and components in the nuclear power and the process industries, and in the DOE complex.
Previous SRS Design Engineering experience is preferred.
Nice to Have:
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Previous SRS Design Engineering experience is preferred.
Additional Work Requirements Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.
