Mechanical / Structural Engineer I-II

Orano; Federal Way (WA); Ibrido; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life and Disability insurance

Generous PTO & holidays

Training and development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Orano Federal Services LLC seeks a Mechanical/Structural Engineer for its Federal Way, WA office to support nuclear transport package design, analysis, and licensing.

You will perform static and dynamic structural analyses using ANSYS/LS-DYNA and hand methods, interfacing with multiple disciplines to ensure safety and compliance with standards. Benefits and comprehensive compensation accompany this role.

Competenze

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• 0–3 years in structural engineering or mechanical design/analysis.
• Knowledge of FEA theory and application.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and criteria.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Experience with SolidWorks is preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform structural calculations for design, development, and licensing.
• Interface with designers and other disciplines to ensure structural integrity.
• Conduct finite element analyses using ANSYS/LS-DYNA or hand methods.
• Provide design solutions and verification methods.
• Document calculations for SAR/Technical Reports for NRC licensing.

Conoscenze

FEA theory

MS Office

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Formazione

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Descrizione del lavoro

Join the Orano team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.

Orano Federal Services LLC serves the United States Department of Energy, national laboratories, and other clients in all phases of the nuclear fuel cycle. We provide know-how, key services, products, and technologies with high added value to our clients and their projects.

Orano Federal Services LLC is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer for our office in Federal Way, WA. You will primarily support the engineering, analysis, and licensing of nuclear transport packages, with additional opportunities to contribute to advanced reactor development and other nuclear life cycle activities. You will be responsible for performing static and dynamic structural analyses using commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA along with hand calculations using classical methods. Solid understanding of linear, non-linear, and dynamic structural analyses is desired.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Perform calculations in support of design, development, and licensing in the structural discipline.
• Interface with designers, project leads, and other engineering disciplines (thermal, nuclear, etc.) to ensure the structural integrity of the design.
• Conduct finite element analyses on structures, systems and components using commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA and/or by hand calculations using classical methods. The types of analyses required are linear and non-linear structural analysis, rigid body dynamics, modes and frequencies.
• Provide design solutions and verification methods.
• Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, design reviews, peer reviews and problem-solving meetings.
• Document structural analysis calculations and prepare related sections of the Safety Analysis Report (SAR) and/or Technical Reports as part of licensing submittals to the NRC.

Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists the base salary, we also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.

Please Note: The provided pay information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000 per year

Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline;
• 0 to 3 years work experience in the field of structural engineering or mechanical design and analysis;
• Working knowledge of FEA theory and application;
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering standards, techniques, and criteria;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; and
• Experience working with equipment design software such as SolidWorks.

The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position:

• Experience working with ANSYS and/or LS-DYNA;
• Experience in the nuclear sector, including preparation of licensing documents; and
• Experience in applying ASME BPVC Section III (or VIII) Design by Stress Analysis provisions on results from FEA.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities
• and more…

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.

Federal Way (WA), Washington, United States