Senior Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis)

Description

• Mentor junior and intermediate level engineers and analysts
• Planning and Organizing
• Assess structural integrity of proposed designs and provide feedback to optimize mechanical design and performance using analysis results.
• Communicate and work with various technical disciplines to understand interfacing system design(s) and interfacing requirements as well as system/component loading
• Participate in design reviews and review design documents and calculations
• Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties
• 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.
• Assist in the creation of the organization architecture and structures based in Charlotte and necessary for the successful design development of the Company IMSR plant.
• Interface with external vendors, experts and design agencies

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of nuclear and/or non-nuclear codes and standards including ASME Section III Division 1, Division 5, CSA N285.0 and ASME B31.1, CSA B51
• Mechanical analysis using FEA and analytical methods
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics and material science fundamentals
• Experience with pressure vessel design and registration process (TSSA, CNSC)
• Has demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.
• Capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Industry experience designing systems and components
• Offer US market experience and perspectives bringing innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Experience related to ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification in Design Reports
• Experience with fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analyses
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with teams on problems that are challenging to solve and requiring innovative solutions.
• Experience running large-scale models using HPCs
• Has a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or alternate degree in a related field
• Advanced knowledge of commercial FEA software including user programmable features (Experience with ANSYS Mechanical / APDL is preferred)
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Knowledge of computer programming (Python, C, Fortran, Matlab, C++, or other) for data pre/post processing or automation/customization of simulations in commercial software
• Working knowledge of the effects of radiation on materials
• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
• Experience with analysis of non-metallic materials (particularly graphite core components)
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of mechanical design methods
• PE Certification
• Offers exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Experience with high temperature reactor applications and knowledge of ASME Section III Division 5 is strongly preferred
• Willingness to adapt and learn new approaches and areas of expertise
• Has skillset and experience that relate to the following role:
• Learning Agility
• Experience with the development of custom constitutive models and their implementation in FEA software, i.e. via user material subroutines or similar
• Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors
• Graduate-level degree (Master’s or PhD) with an applicable specialization

Benefits

• Annual Performance Review
• Wellness Subsidy
• Extended Healthcare Plan
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible and adaptable
• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
• EAP Programs available to you and your family
• Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance