Nuclear Structural Engineer - HFIR Project

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Strata-G is seeking an experienced Nuclear Structural - Civil Engineer HFIR Project  with the following:

Summary:

The purpose of the HBRR Outage is to replace the life limiting beryllium reflector along with other critical reactor vessel components, enabling continued reactor operations for another 20 years. Preparatory activities for this outage will span several years.

Outage preparation activities include the design and fabrication of custom lifting devices and fixtures, as well as performing structural analyses and calculations to support ongoing HBRR fabrication activities. Additionally, these activities require providing input for lift plans related to reactor component assembly procedures and ensuring full compliance with ASME B30.20 standards for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.

Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in areas such as facility seismic upgrades and implementations, as well as the analysis and modification of existing building structures. This position also requires performing and reviewing structural calculations in compliance with HFIR Safety Basis Procedures and applicable Department of Energy (DOE) standards and guidelines.

This position will be assigned to the Plant Life Extension Section within the RRD and will interact with the HFIR Upgrades Project Office supporting the HBRR activities.

This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Requirements:

Performs calculations and interprets industry codes to support design development.

• Provide project management support for installation of design changes
• Provides engineering support for fabrication of HBRR components
• Performs structural analysis and calculations to support design or modification of tools used for hoisting and rigging
• Ensures that HFIR structural specifications and drawings are prepared in accordance with appropriate DOE and industry codes and standards
• Interprets and implements DOE Natural Phenomena Hazard codes and regulations, as well as nuclear facility structural material design codes, such as ASCE 4, ACI 349, and AISC N690.
• Performs seismic qualifications, analyses, and evaluations in accordance with DOE-STD-1020 and -021 and International Building Code
• Provides written work package instructions to perform and document work.
• Provides field technical support to craft supervisors and craft as needed.
• Ensures engineering design documents and drawings are completed and properly placed under RRD Configuration Management.

Basic Qualifications: 

B. S. degree in Civil Engineering with a strong structural background and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the DOE's nuclear facilities and/or the commercial nuclear plants; M.S. degree preferred.

• Must be highly knowledgeable and proficient in material designs such as steel, masonry, concrete, and cold formed metal design.
• Must possess a strong understanding of material handling practices and the various lift classifications as defined in ORNL SBMS.
• Requires proficiency in applying AISC, ACI, AWS, ASCE, ANSI, and other relevant codes and standards for nuclear facility design.
• Experience with STAAD.Pro finite element analysis is desirable.
• Experience with dynamic response spectra analyses is also desirable.

Job Type: Full Time/Contract

Job Location: Oak Ridge, TN. Onsite only. 

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