At Strata-G, we define significance by the extraordinary people we hire, the relationships we build with our clients, and the positive impact we make in the community. Our team of intellectually curious and highly motivated engineers, scientists and business professionals engages with our clients to solve complex energy and environmental challenges around the world. We are driven by our values to create a culture of significant and positive change for our clients and the world. We Care We treat our customers and employees as we wish to be treated. Integrity We are honest and ethical in every endeavor. Service We continuously strive to please our customers and to exceed their expectations. Quality We maintain a culture of continuous improvement. Safety We hold paramount the safety and health of our associates, our customers, the public, and the environment. Innovation We develop creative solutions to better serve our customers. Attitude We maintain a positive attitude and value humor. Outreach We share the results of our successes with the community. Strata-G is seeking an experienced Nuclear Structural - Civil Engineer HFIR Project with the following:
Summary:
The purpose of the HBRR Outage is to replace the life limiting beryllium reflector along with other critical reactor vessel components, enabling continued reactor operations for another 20 years. Preparatory activities for this outage will span several years. Outage preparation activities include the design and fabrication of custom lifting devices and fixtures, as well as performing structural analyses and calculations to support ongoing HBRR fabrication activities. Additionally, these activities require providing input for lift plans related to reactor component assembly procedures and ensuring full compliance with ASME B30.20 standards for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in areas such as facility seismic upgrades and implementations, as well as the analysis and modification of existing building structures. This position also requires performing and reviewing structural calculations in compliance with HFIR Safety Basis Procedures and applicable Department of Energy (DOE) standards and guidelines. This position will be assigned to the Plant Life Extension Section within the RRD and will interact with the HFIR Upgrades Project Office supporting the HBRR activities. This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
Requirements:- Performs calculations and interprets industry codes to support design development.
- Provide project management support for installation of design changes
- Provides engineering support for fabrication of HBRR components
- Performs structural analysis and calculations to support design or modification of tools used for hoisting and rigging
- Ensures that HFIR structural specifications and drawings are prepared in accordance with appropriate DOE and industry codes and standards
Interprets and implements DOE Natural Phenomena Hazard codes and regulations, as well as nuclear facility structural material design codes, such as ASCE 4, ACI 349, and AISC N690.Performs seismic qualifications, analyses, and evaluations in accordance with DOE-STD-1020 and -021 and International Building Code
Provides written work package instructions to perform and document work.
Provides field technical support to craft supervisors and craft as needed. _Ensures engineering design documents and drawings are completed and properly placed under RRD Configuration Management. _Basic Qualifications:
B. S. degree in Civil Engineering with a strong structural background and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the DOE's nuclear facilities and/or the commercial nuclear plants; M.S. degree preferred.
Must be highly knowledgeable and proficient in material designs such as steel, masonry, concrete, and cold formed metal design.
Must possess a strong understanding of material handling practices and the various lift classifications as defined in ORNL SBMS.Requires proficiency in applying AISC, ACI, AWS, ASCE, ANSI, and other relevant codes and standards for nuclear facility design.
Experience with STAAD.Pro finite element analysis is desirable.
Experience with dynamic response spectra analyses is also desirable.
Job Type: Full Time/Contract
Job Location:
Oak Ridge, TN. Onsite only. Strata-G will not sponsor applicants for immigrant or non-immigrant work visas. The successful candidate will be required to submit evidence of identity and employment authorization. Tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by Strata-G and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment. Strata-G is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status. All job descriptions are evaluated for physical/mental standards prior to posting based on AAP guidelines.
