Onsite Structural Engineer – Fusion/Nuclear Hardware

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI); Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMSI is seeking a Structural Engineer to support Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s ITER project. This on-site role in Oak Ridge, TN involves full-time structural analytical work through Final Design phases of ICH and VAS systems.

The candidate will perform complex analyses, document results, and coordinate with international teams, suppliers, and project managers to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards. US citizenship and DOE Q clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of related work experience.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DOE Q clearance are required.
• Experience in design, fabrication, and assembly of nuclear hardware/structures preferred.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAAD/ANSYS) and code knowledge (AISC, AWS, ACI).

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze support and equipment hardware for the US ITER Project Office.
• Perform structural analysis with carbon steel, stainless steel and other materials per US/European codes.
• Document DAC packages and review work of others.
• Present design and analysis results to IO during design reviews.
• Support development of project guidance documents and SOWs.

Skills

US citizenship

DOE Q clearance

Code knowledge (AISC/AWS/ACI)

Nuclear/large-scale structural design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (bonus)

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

Job description

SMSI is seeking a Structural Engineer to support Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s ITER project. This on-site role in Oak Ridge, TN involves full-time structural analytical work through Final Design phases of ICH and VAS systems.

The candidate will perform complex analyses, document results, and coordinate with international teams, suppliers, and project managers to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards. US citizenship and DOE Q clearance are required.