Civil-Structural Analyst

International Executive Service Corps; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. seeks a Civil-Structural Analyst in Aiken, South Carolina to perform advanced structural analyses for nuclear/industrial facilities, including seismic SSI, response spectra, and time-history analyses.

You will work with industry codes (IBC, AISC, ASCE, ACI) and perform field walk-downs to validate design adequacy and safety. The role requires 8+ years’ experience, MS or BS with PE, and proficiency in STAAD/ANSYS/ABAQUS/SASSI/DYNA3D.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software: STAAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS, SASSI, DYNA3D or equivalent.
• Familiar with major codes: IBC, AISC, ASCE, ACI (318 & 349) and related standards.
• Ability to perform field walk-downs of structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analyses to validate design adequacy under normal operation and accident loading.
• Utilize seismic analysis methods including SSI, response spectra, and time-history analyses.
• Develop in-structure seismic response spectra and evaluate structural responses to various events.
• Work within SRR processes and guidance for project execution.

Skills

8+ years experience

Seismic/structural analysis

Field walk-downs

Code knowledge (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC)

Education

MS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

BS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with PE

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

ABAQUS

SASSI

DYNA3D

Job description

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

DEUTIES

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.