Structural Engineer/Analyst

Company: Holtec International
Location: Camden
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Holtec International, a turnkey supplier of technologies for the nuclear and fossil power industries, is seeking to add a mechanical/civil/structural analyst to its Applied Mechanics Group with opportunities to contribute to Holtec's first of a kind small modular reactor (SMR-160) design. The analyst would be called upon to analyze metallic, reinforced concrete and soil-subgrade supported structures.Typical analyses include:

• Static and dynamic finite element modeling and analyses (FEA) using ANSYS
• Drop and impact (e.g., missile and aircraft) analyses and target response using LS-DYNA
• Simulation of the seismic response of freestanding structures in air or submerged in water
• Static and dynamic analyses of large reinforced concrete structures
• Soil-structure interaction (SSI) analyses with freestanding and/or anchored structures
• Beam and plate stress calculations using established principles of strength of materialsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Applicant must possess a BS in mechanical/civil/structural engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience. MS will count for 2 years of experience and Ph.D. will count for 4 years of experience (experience from MS and Ph.D. cannot be combined)
  • Familiarity with standard industry and design codes/manuals such as ASME, ASCE, ACI and AISC
  • Must possess excellent credentials in principles of solid mechanics
  • Must possess excellent technical writing and communication skillsDESIRED SKILLS
    • Academic or industrial experience in the latest stress analysis codes such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, STAAD.Pro and GT STRUDL
    • Prior nuclear industry experience including interactions with NRC or other regulatory authorities
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Keywords: Holtec International, Philadelphia , Structural Engineer/Analyst, Professions , Camden, Pennsylvania