Civil-Structural Analyst

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Civil-Structural Analyst for our site in Aiken, South Carolina. The candidate will perform advanced structural analyses to validate design adequacy under normal operation and accident loading conditions.

Responsibilities include SSI, dynamic seismic analyses, and evaluation of responses to extreme events. Strong knowledge of industry codes and field walk-downs are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ASCE, and ACI codes.
• Ability to perform field walk-downs of structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analyses to validate design adequacy for normal operation and accident loading conditions.
• Conduct SSI and dynamic seismic analyses, including time-history and response spectra.
• Evaluate structural responses to tornado winds, missiles, precipitation, and explosions.

Skills

Seismic analysis

Dynamic analysis

Structural analysis

Code knowledge

Education

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

ABAQUS

SASSI

DYNA3D

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Civil-Structural Analyst in Aiken, South Carolina.

DUTIES

Perform advanced structural analyses of various structures to validate their design adequacy for normal operation and accident loading conditions.

Advanced structural analytical capabilities include the ability to perform the following:

• Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI)
• Dynamic seismic analysis (response spectra and time-history)
• Development of in-structure seismic response spectra
• Evaluate structural responses for:
  • Tornado winds
  • Missile penetration
  • Precipitation (rain, flood, snow)
  • Explosion (blast/detonation and deflagration)

Engineering services will be provided using SRR processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRR.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• MS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

or

• BS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and current registration as a Professional Engineer in either Civil or Structural Engineering.

Experience /Skills

• Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in the design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of:
  • STAAD
  • ANSYS
  • ABAQUS
  • SASSI
  • DYNA3D
  • or similar computer codes.
• Candidate must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as:
  • IBC
  • AISC (ASD, LRFD, & N690)
  • ASCE
  • ACI (318 & 349)
• Candidate must have the ability to perform field walk-downs of structural systems.

Work Hours

A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules; including:

• 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week)
• 4/l0s (10 hours/day; four days per week)
• 9/80s (9 hours/day, fives days on week A and 4 days on week B)

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company 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. We are also an E-verify employer.