Mechanical Design Engineer IV-3505

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking an experienced structural analyst for a remote, 12-month contract focusing on reactor components and support structures. You will perform static and transient FEA to ensure ASME III compliance, evaluate stresses and fatigue, and deliver comprehensive engineering documentation.

The role requires 10+ years in structural analysis, 8+ years in FEA, and strong MATLAB/Python skills, with a background in mechanical engineering and ASME BPVC Section III knowledge.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural analysis experience.
• 8+ years of finite element analysis (FEA) experience.
• Experience evaluating mechanical and thermal loads under static and transient conditions.
• Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III.
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench or ANSYS APDL.
• Knowledge of primary stress, secondary stress, and fatigue evaluations.
• MATLAB or Python programming/data-analysis experience.
• Strong technical documentation and engineering report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural and dynamic analysis projects involving reactors, internal components, and support structures.
• Perform engineering analyses to demonstrate compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
• Evaluate primary and secondary stresses and fatigue in reactor internals resulting from mechanical and thermal loads.
• Conduct static and transient finite element analyses using sound engineering principles.
• Execute assigned projects in accordance with established engineering standards, procedures, practices, and program requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, calculation packages, presentations, and other documentation supporting regulatory and design requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, system engineers, project managers, and external partners.
• Complete assigned design and analysis activities within established schedules and budgets.
• Clearly communicate engineering results, technical findings, risks, and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Load analysis

ASME BPVC Section III

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS APDL

Stress analysis

MATLAB or Python

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS APDL

Job description

Due to nuclear site access/or export-controlled project requirements, this role requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and not hold dual citizenship. Candidates must also be willing to work on W2.

Location: Remote

Working Time Zone: Eastern Time

Travel Required: No

Contract Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Possible year extension)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $85/hr

Technical Skills

Must Have

• 10+ years of structural analysis experience
• 8+ years of finite element analysis (FEA) experience
• Experience evaluating mechanical and thermal loads under static and transient conditions
• Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench or ANSYS APDL
• Knowledge of primary stress, secondary stress, and fatigue evaluations
• MATLAB or Python programming/data-analysis experience
• Strong technical documentation and engineering report-writing skills

Job Responsibilities

• Lead structural and dynamic analysis projects involving reactors, internal components, and support structures.
• Perform engineering analyses to demonstrate compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
• Evaluate primary and secondary stresses and fatigue in reactor internals resulting from mechanical and thermal loads.
• Conduct static and transient finite element analyses using sound engineering principles.
• Execute assigned projects in accordance with established engineering standards, procedures, practices, and program requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, calculation packages, presentations, and other documentation supporting regulatory and design requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, system engineers, project managers, and external partners.
• Complete assigned design and analysis activities within established schedules and budgets.
• Clearly communicate engineering results, technical findings, risks, and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience performing structural analysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience conducting finite element analysis.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and engineering project execution.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Experience evaluating mechanical and thermal loads under static and transient operating conditions.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and complete engineering calculations and technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III.
• Nuclear reactor, reactor internals, or nuclear support-structure analysis experience.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Workbench or ANSYS APDL.