Senior Mechanical Analyst Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Analyst Energy for a remote role based out of Oak Ridge, TN. The candidate will perform CFD analyses, develop structural and fluid dynamics models, and ensure compliance with nuclear QA standards across SMR and fuel cycle projects.

Required are a Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in nuclear facility support, and strong communication skills. U.S. citizenship is mandatory for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years post-baccalaureate experience.
• Engineering support to nuclear facility design, construction or operations.
• Knowledge of NRC regulations and design codes.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD simulations to verify safety and performance for SMR and fuel cycle projects.
• Develop, design and validate structural and fluid dynamics models.
• Prepare, check and approve CFD and mechanical analyses.
• Ensure deliverables meet nuclear QA standards and regulations.
• Upskill and mentor engineers on CFD modelling.

Skills

CFD modelling

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

GOTHIC

Nuclear standards knowledge

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GOTHIC

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Analyst Energy – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Your role

• AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is the subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis focused on serving government and commercial clients within the Nuclear sector in the United States.
• We are focused on being recognized as a premier nuclear solutions company in the United States, delivering engineering, operations, and project management services.
• Serves both legacy and new build nuclear clients who are designing, building, upgrading, operating and maintaining nuclear power generation and fuel cycle assets.
• We are a growing business, building on the foundation of our US government fuel cycle business, our international position as an Original Equipment Manufactor (OEM) and nuclear reactor technology provider, and our world-wide nuclear new build and legacy nuclear fleet maintenance experience.
• Develops, designs and validates structural and fluid dynamics models for small modular reactors and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects.
• Performs structural analysis and steady-state and transient computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of single and multiphase flow to verify safety and performance requirements for small modular reactors.
• Evaluates CFD simulations and coupled fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analyses to assess the structural integrity of critical reactor systems.
• Upskills early-career engineers and mentor engineers at multiple experience levels on CFD modelling and troubleshooting.
• Prepares, checks and/or approves CFD and mechanical structural analysis calculations.
• Ensures that design deliverables are of a high standard and compliant with relevant standards, regulations and customer specific standards, including nuclear quality assurance standards.
• Produces documentation that is technically accurate, grammatically correct, correctly formatted and professionally presented.
• Develops resolutions to technical issues and ensures necessary change control is implemented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years post-baccalaureate experience.
• Engineering support to nuclear facility design, construction or operations.
• Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of key NRC regulations, design codes and standards for commercial nuclear facilities required.
• Expert user of related design software codes, including ANSYS FLUENT/CFX and GOTHIC.
• Design for Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects preferred.
• Design for Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities preferred.
• Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values- Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence- are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation range

Expected compensation range is between $113,000 - $188,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Equal Opportunity

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