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Spectra Tech, Inc. is immediately hiring for a Structural Engineer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Duties/Responsibilities:
This position is to provide full time structural analytical support resources for the US ITER project office through the duration of the Final Design of the Ion Cyclotron Heating (ICH) system and Final Design of the Vacuum Systems (VAS). Assigned tasks will consist of:
Work with technical managers, engineers, designers, and fabrication vendors to design and analyze supports and equipment hardware associated with the US ITER Project Office
Perform, develop, and alter complex structural support analysis involving carbon steel, stainless steel, and other materials in accordance with US and/or European code requirements.
Perform checks of concrete anchorage in accordance with project guidelines
Document all analysis results in formal Design Analysis Calculation (DAC) packages
Assist in development of project guidance documents related to structural engineering
Review and check work of other project participants
Present preliminary and final structural design and analysis to the International Office (IO) as part of regular design reviews.
Participate as Subject matter experts in design reviews of other systems
Assist Technical Procurement Officers in development and review of Statements of Work, Technical Specifications, Non-conformances, and Deviation Requests as part of Title III activities

Additional tasks may include:
Perform, develop, and alter linear/nonlinear structural analysis of various Tokamak components utilizing FEA software.
Assist in development of design details,
Evaluation of Vendor Proposals as part of competitive bid packages.
Oversee equipment and support fabrication
Both domestic and foreign travel may be required (<25%)

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 5 or more years of related work experience
Experience in design, fabrication, and/or assembly of nuclear hardware and structures
Experience with STAAD or other Structural Analysis Software
Familiarity with ANSI/AISC, AWS, and ACI codes and standards

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
10 or more years of specialized experience in design, fabrication and assembly of large scale fusion energy or nuclear supports and hardware
Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate problems, investigate and propose solutions, perform calculations, apply industry standards, and document design and fabrication activities
Demonstrated ability to manage and plan a design activity, plan and direct work of analysis and interface effectively with management
Solid understanding of structural design and analysis fundamentals and their application to large facilities
Extensive knowledge and expertise using Eurocode and/or ISO standards
Experience creating and manipulating 2D/3D structural models, 2D part drawings and assemblies
Ability to evaluate non-conformances and deviations from drawings, technical specifications, and requirements.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse international project team
Familiarity or experience with piping systems, superconducting electromagnets, fusion energy technology, cryogenics, vacuum systems and/or large electro-mechanical devices
Experience with designing pipe supports and equipment following AISC or EN code guidelines.
Experience with piping design (ASME B31.3 and/or EN equivalent).
Finite element modeling using ANSYS

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