Senior Seismic and Structural Engineer

Job Description

Senior Seismic and Structural Engineer

Location: Remote

The salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 will be based on experience and technical interview

Supporting General Electric in Wilmington, NC

Role Summary / Purpose

This position contributes to the team responsible for the Civil / Structural design of New Nuclear Power Plants. The Civil / Structural Senior Engineer will perform activities within a team environment, working with a global team of partner organizations and suppliers to advance new plant detailed design and successfully deliver NPP projects.

Essential Responsibilities

The candidate must have demonstrated experience with the following:

• Perform design and analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures in accordance with the following codes: ASME B&PV Section III Division 2, AISC N690 code, and ACI 349 code.

• Perform Static and Dynamic analysis of complex NI and Containment structures using SAP200, ANSYS and/or computer codes.

• Understand and analyze the effect of thermal stresses in the reactor containment and resolve over stress conditions.

• Define hydrodynamic input loads for calculation of dynamic response of containment structure and the C/S design of reactor containment.

• Analyze the effects of missiles, aircraft impact and severe wind on reinforced concrete structures.

• Develop engineering reports and licensing documentation.

• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, the NRC and international regulatory authorities on technical issues.

• Incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents.

• Serve as the technical expert, providing consultation on system design, design bases, and interfaces to other engineering disciplines.

• Work within a team environment to execute work plans and schedules as applicable for mission success.

• Perform work in compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, or higher, in Civil/Structural Engineering

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering position

• Minimum 8 years of Nuclear Power

• Plant Nuclear Island structural analysis experience, specifically Containment & Reactor

• Building design

• Expert knowledge of relevant design codes and requirements

• Expert knowledge of ANSYS or other FEA computer software

• Expert knowledge of ACS-SASSI or SASSI Seismic Soil-Structure-Interaction computer software Additional Desired Characteristics

• Able to effectively communicate and work with others.

• Robust knowledge of Turbine Island and BOP systems analyses and design.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Experience with BWR technology

• Knowledge of GEH ESBWR and ABWR Certified Designs

Benefits Overview: Full-time employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, military leave, training, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting, commuter benefits, and more.

EEO Policy: It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.