Structural Dynamics Engineer

$66,096 - $118,232/Yr

Bechtel Plant Machinery - Monroeville, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Monroeville, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Structural Dynamics Engineer at BPMI is responsible for evaluating dynamic, vibration, and shock loading effects on Naval Nuclear Propulsion components. This role involves oversight of shock and vibration testing to ensure structural acceptability and compliance with dynamic design requirements. The engineer will apply engineering principles, conduct various analyses, and support the development of recommendations to enhance program capabilities in shock and vibration analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural and shock/vibration evaluations and provide technical consultation and guidance on the analysis and design of power plant components to applicable design codes and standards.
• Apply commercial and proprietary computational codes to determine structural response of components to shock and vibration events, including response of ship structures and equipment to underwater shock.
• Research and apply new tools and technologies for performing dynamic analyses.
• Execute structural analysis utilizing skills such as mechanical vibrations, structural dynamics, finite element analysis, thermal/mechanical analysis, fracture mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and related technologies.
• Assist with reviewing and evaluating equipment specifications and vendor proposals for overall structural requirements.
• Assess adequacy of component structural evaluations and testing performed by suppliers to demonstrate the component structural integrity through independent verification and/or technical reviews.
• Represent BPMI at technical meetings with suppliers, other prime contractors, and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program representatives.

Requirements

• B.S in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related engineering field is required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred for newer college graduates.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with signal processing software and manipulation of noisy data.
• Familiarity with accelerometer data streams and evaluation methods is a plus.
• Experience in performing structural dynamic analyses, such as modal analysis, shock response spectrum analysis, transient shock analysis, dynamic design analysis method (DDAM), and elastic-plastic modeling.
• Experience in mechanical analysis/design, with emphasis on structural analysis and material behavior requirements.
• Demonstrated experience using finite element analysis and computer-aided engineering techniques.
• Proven track record of effective written and verbal communication skills and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Working knowledge of some or all of the following: engineering mechanics, structural dynamics, mechanical vibrations, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or related technology.

Benefits

• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.