REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or alternate degree in a related field
• PE Certification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in mechanical and thermal stress analysis using FEA software
• Strong understanding of underlying solid mechanics and material science fundamentals
• Advanced knowledge of commercial FEA software including user programmable features (Experience with ANSYS Mechanical / APDL is preferred)
• Knowledge of computer programming (Python, C, Fortran, Matlab, C++, or other) for data pre/post processing or automation/customization of simulations in commercial software
• Experience with fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analyses
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of mechanical design methods
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Willingness to adapt and learn new approaches and areas of expertise
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with teams on problems that are challenging to solve and requiring innovative solutions.Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors

• Prepare calculations and reports for reactor components (such as pressure vessels, supports, graphite core components, and other in-core components), including fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analysis as needed.
• Assess structural integrity of proposed designs and provide feedback to optimize mechanical design and performance using analysis results.
• Participate in design reviews and review design documents and calculations
• Communicate and work with various technical disciplines to understand interfacing system design(s) and interfacing requirements as well as system/component loading
• Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties
• Interface with external vendors, experts and design agencies
• Mentor junior and intermediate level engineers and analyst