Job DescriptionThe selected candidate will work in the Advanced Engineering Division at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). The field of focus for this position would be structural analysis and code qualification of systems, components, and structures. Seeking experienced structural engineers that are creative, flexible, and self-motivated who can work on multidisciplinary teams and develop one-of-a-kind engineering solutions in a safe and responsible manner.
Candidates are also expected to deliver results in a timely and cost-effective manner, accepts challenging tasks and receive minimal guidance and direction from senior professionals.
Responsibilities- Experience using ANSYS for modeling and analysis is preferred.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of ASME B&PVC Section VIII, Division 2 and 3 and ASME B31.3 codes, including high temperature thermal fatigue creep analysis.
- Advanced Finite Element Analysis experience including beyond linear-elastic analysis.
- Ability to author qualification reports proving code compliance for systems, structures and components.
- Experience in the design and qualification of steel structures in accordance with AISC 360 is a plus.
- Knowledge of ASCE Seismic Design Criteria is a plus.
- Familiarity with weld configurations based on AWS D1.1 and D1.6 codes.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications:- Active DOE security clearance
About the TeamWeapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
