Mechanical Engineer 4

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document evaluations of components to ASME BPVC Section III requirements, including analysis for pressure and mechanical/thermal loadings (Primary Stress, Primary plus Secondary Stress Intensity Range, and Fatigue).
• Use evaluation results to optimize component design.
• Perform analysis using ANSYS finite element software and CAD packages.
• Interpret project scope and technical requirements.
• Serve as a technical lead for the NSSS Component Analysis Group, with responsibility for results and engineering oversight.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers.
• Coordinate with co-workers and other disciplines to resolve technical problems and support multi-disciplinary design activities.
• Acquire, maintain, and develop training qualifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of full-time relevant experience.
• Extensive experience usingANSYS to perform stress analysis perASME BPVC Section III, Subsections NB, NG, and/or NF.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Must be eligible to work underDepartment of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience in seismic/dynamic analysis.
• Programming skills (e.g., ANSYS APDL, MATLAB, Python).

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving: Resolves complex problems creatively and independently, seeking input when appropriate.
• Communication: Communicates complex technical information clearly to management and senior customer stakeholders.
• Planning & Organizing: Manages large projects and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Leadership: Leads cooperative team efforts with accountability for results.
• Adaptability: Handles competing demands, changes, and unexpected events effectively.
• Dependability: Reliable, responsive, and open to feedback.
• Team Building: Builds strong interpersonal networks and trust across the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to Client's safety culture and models safe behavior for peers.
• Quality Assurance: Understands and applies 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1 requirements.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate clearly by phone, in person, and via computer.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a fast-changing environment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and use of hands to operate office equipment.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally.