Senior Structural Engineer – Nuclear Seismic & Blast Analysis

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc. seeks a senior structural engineer to lead advanced analysis and design for nuclear facilities. You will work on seismic, wind, and blast considerations, following SRNS processes and DOE/NRC standards.

Ideal candidates have Ph.D. or MS/BS with extensive DOE/NRC project experience and strong FE-analysis skills in STAAD, ANSYS, or ABAQUS. Field walk-downs and compliance with national codes are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MS, or BS with extensive industry experience in NRC/DOE facilities.
• 8+ years in design and analysis of NRC/DOE nuclear facilities.
• Experience with finite element analysis is required.
• Working knowledge of major codes: IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analysis and design of buildings and structures for normal and accident loading conditions.
• Perform dynamic seismic analysis (response spectra and time-history).
• Include tornado winds, missile penetration, and precipitation effects.
• Adhere to SRNS processes and procedures; guidance provided by SRNS.
• Conduct field walk-downs of job sites; work on uneven surfaces and ladders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Nuclear facilities experience

Project experience

Education

Advanced Civil Engineering degree

Ph.D. degree

MS degree

BS degree

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc. seeks a senior structural engineer to lead advanced analysis and design for nuclear facilities. You will work on seismic, wind, and blast considerations, following SRNS processes and DOE/NRC standards.

Ideal candidates have Ph.D. or MS/BS with extensive DOE/NRC project experience and strong FE-analysis skills in STAAD, ANSYS, or ABAQUS. Field walk-downs and compliance with national codes are required.