Civil Structural Analyst

Value Added Solutions, Inc.; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental benefits

401K match

Job summary

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Civil-Structural Analyst in Aiken, SC to perform advanced structural analyses and validate design adequacy for normal operation and accident loading conditions.

The role requires MS/BS with PE, 8+ years' experience in nuclear or industrial facilities, proficiency in STAAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS, SASSI and related codes, and willingness to travel to vendor sites.

Qualifications

• MS in Civil/Structural Eng or PE-licensed BS in Civil/Structural Eng.
• 8+ years' experience designing/analyzing nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ASD/LRFD, N690, ASCE, ACI 318/349.
• 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 seismic SSI, dynamic seismic analysis, and in-structure seismic response spectra evaluations.
• Evaluate responses to tornado winds, missiles, precipitation, and blast scenarios.
• Travel off-site to interface with vendors, fabricators and other engineering organizations.

Skills

STAAD

ANSYS

ABAQUS

SASSI

DYNA3D

Education

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering with PE

Job description

Position Title: Civil-Structural Analyst

**VAS Offers paid time off, medical/dental benefits, and matching 401K**

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, and to evaluate structural responses for tornado winds, missile penetration, precipitation (rain, flood, snow), and explosion (blast/detonation and deflagration).

• Individuals at times will be required to travel off Site to interface with vendors, fabricators and other Engineering organizations.
• 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 either (8) years’ experience in the design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities. Candidate must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS, SASSI, DYNA3D or similar computer codes. Candidates must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC, (ASD, LRFD, & N690), ASCE, ACI (318 & 349). Candidate much 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), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, fives days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes SRR holidays. Each work day has a 30-minute lunch.

Area Security Access: A security clearance is not required

For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:

VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

237 High Gate Loop
Aiken, SC 29803

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.