Structural Engineer

Requisition Id 13207

Overview:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, with an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,200 people! ORNL's decadal vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. Come join us as we solve the nation's biggest challenges!

Purpose:

The Design Engineering Group within the Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD) is seeking a Structural Engineer with an emphasis in nuclear facility and infrastructure design. The candidate will work with other Structural Engineers, System Engineers, Facility Safety Engineers, Facility Managers and customers to support nuclear facility and research operations within the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate (ISED).

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

• Lead structural engineering activities related to building modifications, utility and process equipment support fixtures, platforms, walk-ways, stairs, fixed ladders, floor load checks, crane and hoist support systems, etc. in both nuclear and high-risk facilities

• Prepare engineering reports, studies, calculations, review, and approve internal drawings and calculations

• Perform structural analysis to include seismic qualifications, high wind tornado behavior, explosion / blast effects, etc.

• Perform facility walk-downs to inspect SSCs for verification and/or damage / defects and provide engineered solutions when necessary

• Work with drafting personnel and provide direction on design drawings for fabrication of SSCs

• Define design criteria, develop technical specifications, and review / approve submittals from outside A/E services

• Prepare engineering studies for scoping future projects and support development of estimates for management

Basic Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Structural Engineering (or Civil with concentration in structures, or related engineering field) under an ABET accredited engineering curriculum

• A minimum of five years of demonstrated structural engineering experience

• Knowledgeable and proficient in material designs such as structural steel, stainless steel, concrete, and masonry

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the IBC/IEBC and their suite of referenced codes and standards, as well as structurally relevant nuclear codes, ASCE 4, AISC N690, ACI 349, etc.

• Familiar with the following DOE order and standards:

• DOE O 420.1C - Facility Safety

• DOE-STD-1020 - Natural Phenomena Hazards Analysis and Design Criteria for DOE Facilities

• DOE-STD-1073 - Configuration Management

• DOE-STD-1189 - Integration of Safety into the Design Process

• Experience with Autodesk Design Software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM) or equivalent

• Working knowledge of structural finite element modeling programs (STADD, GT STRUDL, etc.)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

• SQUG and/or DOE Walkdown Screening and Seismic Evaluation training

• Experience with nuclear safety basis programs, configuration management programs, design solutions for nuclear facilities, safety requirements for nuclear facilities, and working under an NQA-1 program

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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