Applied Mechanics Engineer - Nuclear Seismic Analysis

International Executive Service Corps; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OCSI.co in Idaho Falls, ID seeks an experienced Applied Mechanics Engineer to support a novel advanced reactor design project. The role involves analyzing structural and mechanical systems, seismic considerations, and safety-driven simulations for reactor internals.

The candidate will lead modeling efforts, ensure conformance with ASME BPVC and ASCE 7, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce analyses and design documentation for regulatory review.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers on a novel advanced reactor design.
• Proven experience performing thermomechanical analysis for reactor internals including high-temperature graphite and other exotic materials.
• Proven experience performing analysis using ASME BPVC. Preferred experience with Section III Division 5.
• Proven experience performing seismic evaluations using ASCE 7.
• Knowledge of nuclear systems and advanced reactors including ASME BPVC Section III Division 5.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to design teams in development of alternatives analysis, equipment selection and sizing, vendor equipment summaries and evaluations, specifications, drawings, supporting analysis and calculations, and engineering design files.
• Perform structural mechanics designs including evaluations/analyses of the behavior of structures, systems and components under normal operating conditions, natural phenomena hazards, and accident conditions in support of operating advanced nuclear reactors. Provide support to Safety Analysis through simulation of postulated accidents and their structural/mechanical consequences.
• Document the design (controlled and approved models, drawings, specifications, design descriptions) to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards. Document analyses in accordance with approved engineering process requirements.
• Have expertise in ASME, ASCE, and other mechanical and structural codes and their relationship to DOE requirements for various safety class systems.
• Perform calculations and develop models to investigate nonlinear behavior of nuclear facilities and systems to seismic ground motion and advanced nonlinear site response analysis technics
• Work effectively both in isolation and as a member of a team. Provide input in a constructive manner to others while maintaining a positive and professional relationship with all, even while under pressure and tight deadlines.

Skills

Thermomechanical analysis

ASME BPVC

ASCE 7

Seismic analysis

Structural dynamics

Education

ABET-accredited BS in mechanical engineering

MS in mechanical engineering

Job description

OCSI.co in Idaho Falls, ID seeks an experienced Applied Mechanics Engineer to support a novel advanced reactor design project. The role involves analyzing structural and mechanical systems, seismic considerations, and safety-driven simulations for reactor internals.

The candidate will lead modeling efforts, ensure conformance with ASME BPVC and ASCE 7, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce analyses and design documentation for regulatory review.