Advanced Reactor Thermal or Mechanical Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Advanced Reactor Thermal or Mechanical Analyst to join the Reactor Engineering team. This role analyzes thermal and mechanical behavior of reactor components under normal operating conditions, natural hazards, and accident scenarios for advanced reactor demonstration activities at INL.

The position requires ABET-accredited engineering training and experience with CFD/FEA tools like ANSYS, ABAQUS, STAR-CCM+, and MOOSE.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited program in nuclear engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience performing thermal and/or mechanical analysis via CFD/FEA.
• Familiarity with industry codes (e.g., ASME BPVC) and safety basis development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Analyze thermal and/or mechanical behavior of reactor components under normal and accident conditions.
• Verify compliance with industry codes and decompose design goals into requirements.
• Support confirmatory calculations and startup planning for safety analyses.
• Plan, schedule, and track reactor analyses and startup verification activities.
• Collaborate with design, nuclear safety, and external reactor designers and DOE offices.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Mechanical analysis

CFD

FEA

ANSYS

ABAQUS

STAR-CCM+

MOOSE

Nuclear engineering background

Education

ABET-accredited Nuclear Engineering or related engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

STAR-CCM+

MOOSE

Job description

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Advanced Reactor Thermal or Mechanical Analyst to work in our Reactor Engineering department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every other Friday off.

As a thermal or mechanical analyst will be responsible for analyzing thermal and/or mechanical behavior of structures, systems and components for advanced reactors under normal operating conditions, natural phenomena hazards, and accident conditions for advanced reactor demonstration activities at INL.

Responsibilities Include

• Analyze the behavior of advanced reactor core components under normal operating conditions, natural phenomena hazards, and accident conditions to support operating advanced nuclear reactors.
• Verify compliance of advanced reactor designs according to industry codes, such as ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code. Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements.
• Supports, coordinates and performs confirmatory calculations and startup planning in areas of thermal or mechanical analysis to support development of facility and reactor specific safety basis supporting analyses.
• Work includes planning, scheduling, and tracking of reactor analyses and planning for startup testing and verification activities to validate analytical work and ensure safety.
• Responsible for providing support to project and planning activities related to new reactor design and acceptance, talking to design and nuclear safety organizations, working with external reactor designers and DOE (ID and HQ), and contributing organizations (e.g. structural analysis, criticality safety, radiation protection, etc.).
• Participate in the evaluation and resolution of complex engineering problems. Contribute to technical decisions based on sound engineering practices and in accordance with Laboratory policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, or other related engineeringdiscipline from an ABET accredited program plus 2 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 0 years relevant experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, or other other related engineeringdiscipline from an ABET accredited program plus 5 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 2 years relevant experience..
• Relevant experience includes experience performing thermal and/or mechanical analysis by Computational Fluid Dynamics or Finite Element Analysis.
• Relevant experience with software codes such as ANSYS, ABAQUAS, STAR-CCM+, MOOSE, etc...
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience in nuclear fuels and materials, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, primary design, analysis tools/methods, and closely related technical areas.

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($79,344 - $162,732)/ Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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