Mechanical Analyst - Engineering
Core
Perform advanced engineering evaluations and design validation for nuclear or industrial facilities, focusing on stress analysis, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to ensure equipment adequacy under normal and accident conditions.
Role type
Mid-level mechanical engineering analyst
Builds
Validated designs for pressure vessels, piping networks, and fluid systems for DOE-SRS clients
Domain
Nuclear/Industrial Engineering, Stress Analysis, Thermal-Hydraulics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (design validation & analysis)
Required skills
Stress analysis, Solid mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Finite element analysis (FEA), Pipe stress analysis, Pressure vessel design, Pump sizing, Field walk-downs, National Codes and Standards (ASME, API, NFPA, SMACNA, IBC, AISC)
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) registration, 20+ years experience (alternative to MS/PhD)
Technologies
AUTOPIPE, ANSYS, ABAQUS, PVElite, COMPRESS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Visio)
Responsibilities
Perform hand computations and computer software analyses for linear and non-linear components; Evaluate component structural responses to thermal-hydraulic pressure transients, vibration, wind loads, and seismic events; Determine pressure relief valve and pump size requirements; Interface with vendors and fabricators off-site.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC