Nuclear Structural Engineer – FEA & Licensing

Orano Federal Services (OFS); Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Orano Federal Services LLC in Federal Way, WA is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer I-II to support the structural analyses and licensing of nuclear transport packages. You will perform static and dynamic analyses using ANSYS and LS-DYNA and interface with design teams to ensure structural integrity.

The role offers in-office work, a competitive compensation package, and opportunities to contribute to reactor development and licensing documentation for NRC submissions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations in support of design, development, and licensing in the structural discipline.
• Interface with designers, project leads, and other engineering disciplines to ensure the structural integrity of the design.
• Conduct finite element analyses on structures, systems and components using 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.

Skills

FEA theory/applications

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

SolidWorks

Job description

Orano Federal Services LLC in Federal Way, WA is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer I-II to support the structural analyses and licensing of nuclear transport packages. You will perform static and dynamic analyses using ANSYS and LS-DYNA and interface with design teams to ensure structural integrity.

The role offers in-office work, a competitive compensation package, and opportunities to contribute to reactor development and licensing documentation for NRC submissions.