Senior Structural Engineer/Analyst - SMR

Holtec International - Camden, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Camden, NJ

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

Holtec International, a leading supplier of technologies for the nuclear and sustainable energy industries, is looking for an experienced structural engineer/analyst to join its Applied Mechanics Group. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design of Holtec's first-of-a-kind small modular reactor (SMR). As part of a growing multidisciplinary team, the Senior Engineer will play a crucial role in designing the next generation of nuclear power plants. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for analyzing various structures, including metallic, reinforced concrete, steel-concrete composite, and soil-subgrade supported structures. These analyses will support engineering requirements that are essential for the licensing and construction of SMR-300 plants globally. The role will involve using and learning various methods and software to perform these analyses, ensuring that the designs meet the necessary standards and requirements. Specific responsibilities include executing and documenting analyses for a variety of structures, systems, and components (SSCs). The Senior Engineer will review available concept designs based on ambiguous requirements and develop them into mature designs through critical thinking, literature research, and collaboration with other disciplines and vendors. Additionally, the engineer will support the preparation of design deliverables, presentations, and communicate design progress in stakeholder meetings. The role also involves supporting the development of engineering and licensing requirements and documentation for nuclear SSCs.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document analyses for a variety of structures, systems, and components (SSCs)
• Review available concept designs and develop them into mature designs through critical thinking and collaboration
• Support the preparation of design deliverables and presentations
• Communicate design progress in stakeholder meetings
• Support development of engineering and licensing requirements and documentation for nuclear SSCs

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• BS in Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience (MS counts for 2 years, Ph.D. for 4 years)
• Familiarity with industry standards and design codes such as ASCE, ACI, ASME, and AISC
• Excellent credentials in principles of solid mechanics
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Industrial experience in stress analysis codes such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, and STAAD.Pro
• Prior nuclear industry experience including interactions with NRC or other regulatory authorities
• Experience in seismic and stress analysis of pressure vessels and rotating equipment
• Experience in modular design development of SSCs