Mechanical Engineer 3 (NSSS Vessels & Structures)

NuScale Power is a leading company in the nuclear engineering sector, focusing on advanced light water reactor technology. The Mechanical Engineer 3 will perform design and stress analyses of pressure vessels and reactor vessel internals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents evaluations of components to the rules and requirements of Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including but not limited to analysis of components for pressure, mechanical/thermal loadings including Primary Stress, Primary plus Secondary stress intensity range, and Fatigue. Utilizes the results from these evaluations to optimize component(s) design
• Direct experience with ANSYS finite element software and CAD packages
• Interprets scope and project requirements
• Acquires, maintains and develops training qualifications
• Interacts with co-workers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should be interested in acquiring general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from a four year ABET accredited college or university is required
• Minimum of 6 years of full-time relevant working experience is required
• Candidates must have experience utilizing ANSYS to perform stress analysis in accordance with Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Subsections NB, NG, and/or NF
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
• An advanced degree is preferred
• A professional engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred
• Additional experience in seismic/dynamic analysis
• Computer programming skills (e.g., ANSYS APDL, Matlab, Python)