Structural Engineer - US ITER Project

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

21d

About The Position

Provides full-time structural engineering and analytical support to the US ITER Project Office through final design of the Ion Cyclotron Heating (ICH) system, Electron Cyclotron Heating (ECH) system, Vacuum Systems (VAS), and other systems as required. The role involves designing and analyzing structural supports and equipment hardware, performing structural and anchorage analyses, documenting results, and contributing to design reviews. It may also include serving as or supporting a Technical Approver for procurement of structural supports and associated hardware, from technical requirements definition through vendor oversight and Title III execution. Domestic and foreign travel may be required, at less than 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in the design, fabrication, and/or assembly of structures.
Experience with STAAD or other structural analysis software.
Familiarity with ANSI/AISC and AWS.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and contribute creatively to collaborative teams across the laboratory.
Ability to function in a fast-paced research environment, prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation and successful completion of a Federal Tier 1 background check. A Real ID-compliant form of identification is required for employment at ORNL.
Foreign national candidates who have not resided in the United States for three consecutive years must obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only risk determination; once the residency requirement is met, they must obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related technical field.
10 or more years of specialized experience in design, fabrication, and assembly of large-scale industrial or nuclear supports and hardware.
Ability to independently evaluate problems, investigate and propose solutions, perform calculations, apply industry standards, and document design and fabrication activities.
Ability to manage and plan design activities, plan and direct analysis work, and interface effectively with management and international stakeholders.
Solid understanding of structural design and analysis fundamentals and their application to large facilities.
Experience using EN Eurocodes.
Experience creating or manipulating 2D/3D structural models, part drawings, and assemblies.
Ability to evaluate non-conformances and deviations from drawings, specifications, and requirements.
Experience designing pipe supports and equipment using AISC or EN code guidelines.
Finite element modeling experience using ANSYS.

Responsibilities

Work with technical managers, engineers, designers, and fabrication vendors to design and analyze supports and equipment hardware for the US ITER Project Office.
Perform, develop, and modify complex structural support analyses involving carbon steel, stainless steel, and other materials in accordance with applicable US and/or European code requirements.
Perform checks of concrete anchorage in accordance with project guidelines.
Document analysis results in formal Design Analysis Calculation (DAC) packages.
Assist in developing project guidance documents related to structural engineering.
Review and check work performed by other project participants.
Present preliminary and final structural designs and analyses to the ITER International Organization as part of formal design reviews.
Participate as a subject matter expert in design reviews of other systems.
When assigned, serve as or support a Technical Approver responsible for procurement of structural supports, including developing and maintaining procurement packages.
Assist with developing and reviewing Statements of Work, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, bid packages, and vendor clarifications.
Support Title III activities, including reviewing and dispositioning non-conformances, deviation requests, and technical queries to ensure alignment with design intent, codes, and project requirements.
Participate in proposal evaluations and technical down-select decisions, and support negotiation of technical scope.
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to monitor fabrication progress, verify compliance, and support acceptance and closeout activities.
Perform, develop, and modify linear and nonlinear structural analysis of Tokamak components using finite element analysis software.
Assist in developing design details.
Evaluate vendor proposals as part of competitive bid packages.
Oversee equipment and support fabrication and inspection activities.
Deliver ORNL’s mission in alignment with its core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service, and promote equal opportunity through a respectful workplace.
Travel domestically and internationally as required (less than 25%).